HC Deb 01 February 1952 vol 495 cc65-6W
Mr. Raikes

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether the production of coal by opencast methods is to continue as a direct responsibility of his Department.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

No. The Government consider that the time has come when the responsibility for production of opencast coal should be transferred to the National Coal Board. The Board have agreed to take over operational and financial responsibility with effect from 1st April next.

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