HC Deb 05 August 1942 vol 382 cc1052-3W
Sir R. Glyn

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what has been the weekly increase in coal production since the date when the wage increase to mine-workers was announced?

Mr. T. Smith

Owing to the incidence of the holiday season and other variable factors, it is not possible at present to draw any conclusion as to the effect of the award on output. Although there has been some increase in the weekly average number of tons produced in the last few weeks, it is still not up to the level required to meet our needs.