The Rev. Ll. Williamsasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how much he has paid to the National Coal Board during each of the last five years under the provisions of Section 11 of the Coal-Mining (Subsidence) Act, 1950, in respect of mining subsidence.
§ Mr. Aubrey JonesPayments to the National Coal Board during each of the last five financial years in respect of mining subsidence were as follows:
Year Amount £ 1951–52 … … … … 500,000 1952–53 … … … … 100,000 1953–54 … … … … 260,000 1954–55 … … … … 250,000 1955–56 … … … … 250,000 … … … … £1,360,000