HC Deb 16 April 1940 vol 359 cc786-7
37. Captain Plugge

asked the Secretary for Mines how the output of coal during the last six months compares, month by month, with the output in the corresponding period of one year previously?

Mr. Lloyd

It is not in the public interest to publish the figures, but the hon. Member will appreciate that the difficulties caused by bad weather and illness tended to reduce output earlier this year. I am glad to be able to say, however, that there has recently been a marked improvement.

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