§ 114. Mr. McKayasked the Minister of Power what was the total amount of interest paid by the National Coal Board in 1958; what was the average rate of interest paid on loans; and what was the rate of interest paid on the assets taken over on vesting day.
§ Mr. WoodThe figures for the National Coal Board's financial year ended 3rd January, 1959, are: £32.1 million; about 4½ per cent.; and 3½ per cent. respectively.