HC Deb 19 May 1952 vol 501 cc16-7W
Mr. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the annual aggregate increase in deep-mined coal output of the United Kingdom during each year to 1960, in accordance with the estimates and plans promulgated in the "Plan for Coal" 1950; and the ouput figure of deep-mined coal anticipated in 1960 under the "Plan for Coal," compared with the output figure of deep-mined coal for the year 1951.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

In view of the large number of unknown and doubtful factors involved, it would be unwise to make forecasts of this kind. The "Plan for Coal" drawn up by the National Coal Board should, as the Board has often explained, be regarded as highly flexible and therefore as being capable of adjustment in the light of changing requirements.