§ Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Minister of Power to what extent he encourages scientific research in the coal mining industry.
§ Mr. WoodThe industry's general research and development programme is considered by me, with the help of my Advisory Council on Research and Development. I have told the National Coal Board that I am pleased to see the emphasis given in its programme to work directed to increasing productivity in coal mining.
Rents Total rate poundage 1945–46 1960 1945–46 1960–61 Lanarkshire £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Landward Area 9 11 10 21 12 10 17 11* 1 8 3¼* Large Burghs Airdrie 10 6 9 15 2 7 18 11 1 8 0 Coatbridge 13 1 10 23 9 10 18 10 1 8 0 Hamilton 9 3 1 20 6 7 18 7 1 6 0 Motherwell and Wishaw 15 1 0 22 9 7 13 7 1 4 6 Rutherglen 13 4 8 18 4 4 15 11 1 9 4 Small Burghs Biggar 11 18 0 28 0 4 14 2 1 0 0 Lanark 14 16 4 32 10 0 13 8 1 0 9 *Average rate.