HC Deb 15 February 1944 vol 397 cc15-6
31. Sir Herbert Williams

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether the average increase of 3s. per ton in the price of coal recently authorised by him is intended to be an average over the output of each colliery or an average over the output of the whole industry.

Major Lloyd Georģe

Over the output of the whole industry.

Sir H. Williams

. That may have the effect that some collieries will be very adversely affected and some will do very well?

Major Lloyd Georģe

I think my hon. Friend will find that the increases were based on the position which obtained in those collieries, and were made in agreement with them.