HC Deb 24 April 1947 vol 436 cc123-4W
70. Mr. Prescott

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power to what extent the grouping of collieries has resulted in decrease in operating personnel.

Mr. Shinwell

I am informed by the National Coal Board that the grouping of collieries into compact units of management is not yet complete and I have no information about the economies in staff which have been or may be achieved in this way.