§ Major Procterasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware that the National Coal Board, established by the Government to assist him in the production of coal, has not met for over six months and that the Ministry have ceased the issue of up-to-date information on production to the members of that Board; and if he will take steps to see that this body meets more frequently in future.
Major Lloyd GeorgeMeetings of the National Coal Board and its Sub-Committees were temporarily suspended this summer in conformity with the general desire of the Government to curtail long distance travelling during the period prior to and following the invasion of the Continent. These considerations no longer apply to the same extent, and invitations have been sent to members of the Board for a further meeting to be held next month.