HC Deb 19 November 1946 vol 430 cc94-5W
178. Mr. Peart

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how much, and what type, of coalmining machinery has been exported to other countries during the past 12 months.

Mr. Shinwell

The total numbers of machines exported from this country during the 12 months period ending 31st October, 1946, were as follow:

Coalcutters … … 155
Conveyors … … 215
Power Loaders … … 4
Total … … 374

For comparison purposes, the despatches to home collieries during the same period were:

Coalcutters … … 761
Conveyors … … 1,962
Power Loaders … … 109
Total … … 2,832