Output

HC Deb 04 March 1957 vol 566 c17

42. Mr. B. Taylor

asked the Paymaster-General if he will state the output of coal per man-year for faceworkers in 1955 and 1956.

Mr. Maudling

After adjusting for a change in the basis of the statistics, 737 tons and 738 tons, respectively.

Mr. Taylor

Is the Minister aware that this is the highest figure of output per year per coalface worker that has ever been recorded in the history of the industry?

Mr. Maudling

Yes, Sir. I think that everyone in the country must expect this figure to continue to rise substantially in view of the very substantial investment which is being made in the mines.

Mr. A. Roberts

Does the right hon. Gentleman attribute it to the nationalisation of the mining industry?

Mr. Maudling

I am not sure to what the hon. Gentleman is referring. I am saying that the output per man-year should rise with the increasing investment in the mines.