§ 11. Mr. Martin Lindsayasked the Minister of Fuel and Power from what funds the losses of the National Coal Board are being met; and if he will give an assurance that none of these will fall upon the taxpayer.
§ Mr. GaitskellI would refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister on 29th April to the hon. Member for Orpington (Sir W. Smithers).
§ Mr. LindsayIn spite of the statement made by the right hon. Gentleman (the Prime Minister) in answer to a Question a week ago, is it not a fact that ultimately the loss does fall on the taxpayer; and that by giving the impression that losses do not matter at all he is doing a great disservice to the nation?
§ Mr. GaitskellNo, Sir, if the hon. Member will read my right hon. Friend's answer, he will see that that is not so.