HC Deb 14 December 1943 vol 395 cc1396-7
70. Commander Locker - Lampson

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how much machinery to take the place of miners has been installed in British mines; and whether he will ensure that more mines adopt this method, in order that wages may be increased and labour shortage cease?

Major Lloyd George

Of the total output of coal in the United Kingdom, the proportion cut and conveyed by machinery is about 65 per cent. My hon. and gallant Friend may rest assured that it is the policy of my Ministry to foster the use of machinery to the fullest practicable extent.