HC Deb 02 November 1943 vol 393 cc542-3W
Mr. Ness Edwards

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of mine managers in the South Wales coalfields; and in how many cases these managers have been appointed as the responsible person under the provision of the White Paper?

Major Lloyd George

The number of mine managers in the South Wales coalfield is 182, and the number of these managers who are "nominated persons" under the White Paper is 13. A considerable number of colliery agents have also been nominated, and, in some instances the general manager or area manager.