Deep-mined Output

HC Deb 07 February 1963 vol 671 c92W

68. Mr. Matthews

asked the Minister fo Power if he will give the output of deep-mined coal in 1962 compared with 1961, and the overall number of miners employed in the same periods.

Mr. Peyton

The deep-mined output of the National Coal Board was 187.6 million tons in 1962 and 179.6 million tons in 1961. The average number of miners employed was 550,870 in 1962 and 570,500 in 1961.