§ Mr. G. Longdenasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the present monthly rate of imports of coal into this country; the average price, cost, insurance, and freight, per ton which we pay for it; at what price it is sold in this country; and how far it is his intention to increase these imports.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydAbout 1 million tons per month at an average landed price of nearly £7 per ton. Imported coals are sold at the same prices as similar grades of home-produced coals. I am not contemplating a higher rate of import.