§ 30. Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Power what manpower savings have been achieved by the changes made by his department in the organisation in the National Coal Board in Scotland.
§ Mr. MasonThe reorganisation was the responsibility of the National Coal Board and I have asked the Chairman to write to my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. DalyellHas contraction on the office side of the Coal Board kept pace with the contraction of the collieries?
§ Mr. MasonThat is a matter for the Board. But no doubt my hon. Friend recognises that in 1967 the Scottish Division was disbanded and the five areas were reduced to two—North Scotland and 1479 South Scotland. Consequently great savings must have been made.