HC Deb 31 March 1950 vol 473 c90W
Mr. J. Grimston

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what was the total output of saleable coal from the small mines privately operated in the years 1947, 1948 and 1949; and what was the average number of men employed in these mines in each of these years.

Mr. Noel-Baker

The following is the information for which the hon. Member asks:

COAL MINES PRIVATELY OPERATED
Saleable Output Average number of wage-earners on colliery books
1,000 Tons
1947 2,109 8,200
1948 2,102 6,800
1949 1,831 6,600