§ 57. Sir H. Williamsasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how far the proportion of coal raised in deep mines, which is supplied to miners, has increased or decreased since 1938.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydIn 1938 the proportion was 2 per cent.; in 1946, 2.7 per cent.; in 1952, 2.5 per cent.; and to date in 1953, 2.4 per cent.