HC Deb 16 May 1949 vol 465 cc17-8
36. Mr. John Foster

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what was the amount of free coal and coal at reduced prices, respectively, issued to workers at the coalface, other workers and staff and management, respectively, during the year 1948; and the total value of such concessionary coal.

The Minister of Fuel and Power (Mr. Gaitskell)

The provisional figure for the quantity of concessionary coal made available during 1948 is 4,990,000 tons. The further detailed information requested is not available.