HC Deb 03 November 1938 vol 340 c383W
Sir L. Smith

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he will state the cost of production per ton of output of coal in the Yorkshire coalfield for the months of January, 1936, and January, 1938, as certified by the joint accountants acting for the owners and the men, respectively?

Captain Crookshank

The total net cost per ton of coal disposable commercially in Yorkshire during January, 1936, was 12s. 2½d. per ton and during January, 1938, 14s. 8d. per ton.