HC Deb 24 April 1947 vol 436 c1241
61. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the total number of staff in convenient categories, of the South West Regional Coal Board.

Mr. Shinwell

I have no information about the staff of the South West Regional Coal Board.

Sir W. Smithers

Can the Minister say how many employees of the Powell Duffryn group received appointments on the Board? Will he also see that the Coal Board buy their own pit props, and not leave it to the inefficient working of the Board of Trade?

Mr. Shinwell

I have no information on these matters.

Sir John Mellor

When is the Minister going to get some information?

Mr. Shinwell

The annual report of the National Coal Board will be presented to the House in accordance with the Act of Parliament.

Sir J. Mellor

Is that all the Members will know about it?

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