§ 68. Mr. Kelleyasked the Minister of Power what was the number of miners transferred to new jobs by the National Coal Board in the year 1964–65; and what was the total cost to the National Coal Board of such transfers.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeAbout 34,000. Expenditure by the National Coal Board on transfer of miners in 1964–65 is estimated at about £1¾ million, of which most related to the 6,000 men who transferred to other areas or divisions.