§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Secretary for Mines whether he has noted the decline in the export of Welsh anthracite coal to Canada; and whether, in the negotiations for renewing the trade agreement, he will endeavour to secure sufficient safeguards for the anthracite trade which has been built up between South Wales and Canada?
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§ Captain CrookshankThe information is as follows:
§ Captain CrookshankYes, Sir. I have recently received a deputation from South Wales on this subject, and I can assure the hon. Member that the representations made to me in the interests of South Wales are receiving the fullest consideration by His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom.