§ Mr. M. Lindsayasked the Minister of Transport what he estimates will be the average increase in the price of coal both for industrial and for domestic uses resulting from the proposed increase in freight charges.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerI have been asked to reply. It is estimated that the average increase for the country as a whole will be Is. 6d. a ton for industrial and 2s. 6d. a ton for domestic coal.