§ Mr. Parkerasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that the local fuel overseer in Hornchurch recently submitted his resignation to the council, which was refused; what were the reasons for the fuel overseer's action; and whether he is satisfied that the present retail price of coal in Hornchurch is reasonable?
§ Mr. LloydI have received a letter from the local fuel overseer at Hornchurch intimating that he has tendered his resignation to his council and that they have accepted it. The letter does not state the reasons for the local fuel overseer's action. The retail price of coal is controlled by the Retail Coal Prices Order, 1939, and I am satisfied that in Hornchurch the requirements of that order have been properly carried out.