HC Deb 22 October 1946 vol 427 cc344-5W
Mr. G. Williams

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he will give particulars of the modern coal-cutting or other mining machinery that has been exported from this country during 1946.

Mr. Shinwell

The following table shows the number of machines exported, and the number despatched to collieries in this country, between January and September, 1946:

Machine Exports Home
Coalcutters … … 71 553
Conveyors … … 148 1,494
Power Loaders … … 4 82