HC Deb 04 February 1952 vol 495 c67W
3. Mr. W. T. Paling

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the production target for the next coal year; and the estimated number of miners that is required to reach such target.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

We have not fixed a specific target but have made it clear to the National Coal Board that it is the policy of the Government to secure the highest possible output of deep-mined coal.