§ 85. Mr. Osborneasked the Minister of Transport what type and quality of coal is subject to a ban on rail transport for delivery under 40 miles, how much coal does this affect per annum, and when does he anticipate being able to lift the ban.
§ Mr. BarnesNo ban has been imposed upon the rail transport of coal but, having regard to the railway transport situation; arrangements were made last autumn by 295W the National Coal Board in agreement with the other interests concerned for certain deep-mined coal, mainly that for delivery up to a radius of 40 miles, to be diverted from rail to road. The arrangements did not apply to all coal up to the radius of 40 miles. As the railway position is now very much easier these arrangements are in process of being wound up.