§ Sir J. Hutchisonasked the Paymaster-General what will be the result to the export of British coal of the recent decision of the High Authority of the Coal and Steel Community on the restriction of coal imports; to what extent the United Kingdom representative under the Association Agreement has been present at the discussions; and whether he will make a statement.
Mr. MandlingThe European Coal and Steel Community has not yet come to a conclusion on the restriction of coal imports. Meanwhile we are in consultation with the High Authority as provided for by the Agreement of Association.