HC Deb 05 December 1960 vol 631 c107W
13. Mr. Sylvester

asked the Minister of Power what targets he has fixed of output, consumption, and manpower for the coal industry in 1961.

Mr. Wood

I do not fix targets, but the Board expects production to be slightly less, the demand for coal to be much the same, and the fall in manpower to be substantially less than in 1960.

20. Mr. Mason

asked the Minister of Power what general directions he has given to the National Coal Board to increase manpower and production in the immediate future: and what consultations he has had with the National Coal Board on these matters.

Mr. Wood

None, but I have frequent discussions with the Board about both.