§ Mr. Brocklebank-Fowlerasked the Minister for Energy what would be the average basic wage for a 40-hour week for underground workers in the coal mining industry if they accepted the current offer from the National Coal Board.
§ Mr. EmeryThe working week underground in the coal industry is five shifts each of 7¼ hours plus one winding time. Under the NCB's present offer the basic wage for this week would be as follows:—
£ Men on the National Power Loading Agreement (Face workers) 39.36 Plus £1.20 pence productivity 40.56 Non-craftsmen underground (minimum rate) 29.86 Plus £1.20 productivity 31.06 In addition, workers receive benefits in kind currently worth on average £2.64 per week.
This projects acceptance of a 3½ per cent. productivity deal which is part of the NCB offer.