Output and Earnings (Hansard, 30 July 1946)

HC Deb 30 July 1946 vol 426 c120W 120W

§ Mr. Bossom
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power to what extent the average daily output of coalminers has decreased since 1930; and by what percentage their daily pay has increased.

§ Mr. Shinwell
The information is as follows:

Output and Earnings of coal mines.

Period Output per manshift (all workers). Average cash earnings per manshift worked all workers).

Tons s. d.

1930 1.08 9 4

1946 (first quarter) 1.02 23 3

Percentage change —5.6 +149

Output and Earnings of coal mines.
Period	Output per manshift (all workers).	Average cash earnings per manshift worked all workers).
	Tons	s.	d.
1930	1.08	9	4
1946 (first quarter)	1.02	23	3
Percentage change	—5.6	+149