§ 103. Mr. Osborneasked the President of the Board of Trade how many firms have been compelled to reduce output on account of shortage of fuel; and what industries and areas have been most affected.
§ Mr. Belcher:The loss of industrial production through shortage of coal has been negligible but stocks in all areas have fallen to a very low level. The regional boards for industry are paying close attention to the industrial demands for coal in their regions.