HC Deb 06 March 1947 vol 434 c87W
66. Mr. S. Shephard

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many Meco Moore coal cutters are at present installed in coalmines; how many were delivered in 1946; and how many will be delivered in 1947.

Mr. Shinwell

Thirty Meco Moore coal cutters have been installed. Twenty-one machines were delivered in 1946, and it is estimated 28 will be delivered in 1947.