§ Mr. Harrisonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what developments there have been from the talks between the National Coal Board and the non-nationalised distributing agents with the object of reducing the price of coal to the consumer; and what success has been achieved in eliminating the triple profits of dealers, who are wholesalers, factors and also retail distributors.
§ Mr. GaitskellThe discussions between the National Coal Board and the distributive trade organisations on their future relationships are practically complete and I have no doubt that at an early date the results will be made known.