HC Deb 30 October 1945 vol 415 c351W
Squadron-Leader Donner

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many tons of coal were produced in each month from 1st May to 30th September last.

Mr. Shinwell

The following are the figures:

Average Weekly Output of Saleable Mined Coal May to September, 1945.
'000 tons.
May 3,010
June* 3,599
July 3,222
August 2,363
September* 3,467
* Average of five weeks.

Squadron-Leader Donner

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will publish monthly figures of coal production in future.

Mr. Shinwell

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Pickthorn

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will now give the House the figures on which his Ministry informed the Press on 5th October that coal output was higher than at any time since June; and any later figures.

Mr. Shinwell

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to my reply to-day in answer to the hon. Member for Basing-stoke (Squadron-Leader Donner).