HC Deb 01 April 1947 vol 435 c295W
114. Mr. D. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what steps have been taken to implement the recent announcement that ex-miners who had commuted their compensation claims are eligible for re-employment at the collieries; if he is aware that colliery managers have received no specific information on the matter and that consequently many qualified miners who have applied for reemployment have been refused; and if he will make a further statement to clarify the position.

Mr. Gaitskell

My right hon. Friend has been informed by the National Coal Board

Year. Potatoes. Sugar Beet. Wheat. Barley. Oats.
1942 … … … … … 6,701 1,958 54,356 18,094 44,067
1943 … … … … … 6,302 1,402 91,242 19,802 39,314
1944 … … … … … 5,939 1,421 90,265 24,883 43,943
1945 … … … … … 7,474 1,261 63,176 31,503 45,336
1946 … … … … … 8,179 1,401 42,662 31,722 38,397