§ 36. Mr. Lawsonasked the Minister of Power if, in view of the increase of almost 10 per cent. in output per manshift in the Scottish coal-mines during 1962, he will direct the National Coal Board to discontinue the selective coal price increases introduced in 1961.
§ 37. Mr. Willisasked the Minister of Power if, in view of the high rate of unemployment in Scotland and the need to take all reasonable steps to stimulate employment in coal-mining and coal-consuming industries generally, he will give a general direction to the National Coal Board to discontinue the selective coal price increase in Scotland imposed in December, 1961.
§ 40. Mr. Hannanasked the Minister of Power if, in view of the improved financial out-turn of the Scottish Division of the National Coal Board in 1962, he will now give a general direction to the National Coal Board to discontinue the selective price increases imposed more than 12 months ago.
§ Mr. PeytonNo.