HC Deb 23 January 1947 vol 432 c352
35. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will now state the number of non-industrial staff employed by the Coal Board.

Mr. Shinwell

I have no information as to the number of staff—non-industrial or otherwise—employed by the National Coal Board.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Can the right hon. Gentleman hold out any hope that this information will eventually percolate to his Department?

Mr. Shinwell

The National Coal Board are under no obligation to announce the numbers of their staff. [HON. MEMBERS: "Why not?"] It is a commercial undertaking.

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