§ Mr. Frederic Harrisasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what was the tonnage lost in the coalfields during the last six months in consequence of stoppages.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerThe total tonnage of coal lost in the six months ended 2nd December, 1950, as the result of stoppages at the mines due to recognised holidays was 4,895,000 tons; due to disputes, 562,000 tons; due to accidents, breakdowns and repairs to machinery, 150,000 tons, and due to[...]ther causes 73.000 tons.