§ Colonel Ropnerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether arrangements have now been made to enable British manufacturers of coalmining machinery to give some real assistance in the technical re-equipment of British coalmines.
Major Lloyd GeorgeArrangements for the purpose indicated have been in force ever since my Department was set up in 1942. Manufacturers are represented on my Mechanisation Advisory Committee, which is closely concerned with the development of new machinery and equipment to suit the most advanced methods of mining evolved under the auspices of my Department.
§ Colonel Ropnerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power when he expects to receive the Report of the Committee investigating the possibilities of further mechanisation of British coalmines.
Miss Wardasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether the advisory committee set up to advise him on coal production has yet reported.
Major Lloyd GeorgeI expect to receive the report of the Technical Advisory Committee early in March next.