§ 67. Mr. Murrayasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of vacant places at the coalface; whether such 2265 places are ready for immediate production; and whether any development is taking place to provide further pit room.
§ Mr. ShinwellNo specific information is available in regard to the points raised by my hon. Friend Ian I am informed by the National Coal Board that they are carrying out an urgent survey with a view to creating the maximum additional face room that is practicable.
§ Mr. MurrayIs the Minister aware that this is a very important matter and that it is no use obtaining 50,000 men unless we have 50,000 places for them in which to work on immediate production?
§ Mr. ShinwellThat point is being borne in mind.