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exported ; and how fan, and to what extent, such consumption 
and export may be expected to increase. How far the increase 
of population may necessarily accord with the increased con- 
sumption of coal, and the relations which one is likely to bear 
to the other ; and whether there was reason to believe that 
coal was wasted, either by bad working, or by carelessness or 
neglect of proper appliances for its economical consumption ; 
and whether they would recommend legislation with a view to 
avoid such waste.” 
Sir George Grey, in reply, stated that, “the conclusion to 
which the Government had come to was to accede to the 
motion of his honourable friend (Mr. Vivian), and to nominate 
upon the commission eminent members of the geological 
department, and in association with them, gentlemen practi- 
cally acquainted with mining and manufacturing operations.” 
