HC Deb 18 February 1965 vol 706 c269W
87. Mr. Donald Box

asked the Minister of Power what consultations he has had with the Chairman of the National Coal Board regarding the increase of 10s. a ton in the price of foundry coke which took effect from 1st February, 1965.

Mr. John Morris

The Board has explained to my right hon. Friend the reasons for recent increases in the price of hard coke (including foundry coke) and these have been before the Industrial Coal Consumers' Council together with similar coke price increases in the private sector.