§ 17. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what proportion of coal was mechanically cleaned during 1949 and 1950 respectively; and what was the corresponding figure for 1938.
§ The Minister of Fuel and Power (Mr. Philip Noel-Baker)Forty-five per cent. of the saleable output of coal was cleaned by mechanical means in 1938; 50 per cent. in 1949, and 52 per cent. in 1950.