HC Deb 17 February 1944 vol 397 cc360-1W
Mr. Butcher

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will state for three grades of coal in general use in the London area the pre-war price and indicate, with dates, the increases in price that have been attained.

Major Lloyd George

The following are the pre-war and present prices of three grades of coal in general use in the Central London district, showing the increases or decreases in price which have taken place since the outbreak of war.

Major Lloyd George

The following are the pre-war and present prices of three grades of coal in general use in the Spalding Urban and Rural Districts showing the increases in price which have taken place since the outbreak of war.

Pre-War Price Price on 1st Feb., 1944.
Per ton. Per ton.
Markham Ell 47/- 62/1
Creswell Hazel Brights. 46/- 61/1
Cresell House Nuts. 42/- 57/1
Dates and Amounts of Price Increases.
Date. Cause. Amount per ton.
3rd November, 1939. Pithead Increase 1/-
24th November, 1939. Distribution Costs 1/-
1st May, 1940 Railway Rates Increase 1/-
2nd May, 1940 Pithead Increase 8d.
1st November, 1940 Pithead Increase 1/9
1st December, 1940. Railway Rates Increase 8d.
1st January, 1941. Pithead Increase 8d.
1st June, 1941 Pithead Increase 10d.
3rd July, 1942 Pithead Increase 3/-
20th August, 1942. Local Pithead Increase 6d.
1st January, 1943. Pithead Increase 1/-
1st February, 1944. Pithead Increase 3/-