HC Deb 17 June 1948 vol 452 c646
28. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will issue a report showing the output per man-shift in each of the principal coal areas compared with similar figures for last year and before the war.

Mr. Gaitskell

As the answer involves a number of figures, I will with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Freeman

Can my hon. Friend say how the total figure of recent date compares with the figure a year ago?

Mr. Gaitskell

The figure for the first quarter of this year amounts to 1.1 tons against 1.06 tons a year ago.

Following is the information: