HC Deb 02 July 1947 vol 439 c166W
98. Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many persons are employed in his Department in connection with the production of coal; and what are their functions.

Mr. Gaitskell

Apart from a small staff engaged on liaison duties with National Coal Board no persons are employed by my Department in connection with the production of deep-mined coal