§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware that Danish coal merchants are complaining about the quality and quantity of the coal received from Britain; and, in view of the fact that Denmark has large food reserves for export and requires coal imports in exchange, if he will take steps to improve the quality and quantity of our coal exports to Denmark.
§ Mr. ShinwellWith regard to the quality of coal exported from this country, I would refer to my reply to a Question by the hon. Member for Basingstoke (Squadron-Leader Donner) on 26th March. As regards quantity, I can hold out no hopes of any increases until there is a substantial improvement in output. In the meantime, Denmark receives her fair share of the limited supplies available from this and other producing countries in accordance 237W with the recommendations of the European Coal Organisation, of which Denmark is a member.