Mr. Mitchellasked the Secretary for Mines what representations he has received from the Coal Merchants' Federation in favour of the dropping of coal rationing; and whether he is aware that in many cases coal merchants' yards are so heavily stocked that no further supplies can be received?
§ Mr. LloydI have received a letter from the Coal Merchants' Federation on this subject. As I indicated on Tuesday, I am now engaged in examining the state of coal stocks and consumption. Until my inquiries are complete I am not in a position to make any further statement.