§ 105 and 106. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Power (1) whether he has obtained from the National Coal Board its estimate of the annual percentage increase in productivity per man shift in the coal industry up to 1970;
(2) what is his estimate of the annual percentage increase in productivity per man shift in the coal industry up to 1970.
§ 114. Sir E. Bullusasked the Minister of Power what estimate he has received from the National Coal Board of the annual percentage increase in productivity per man shift in the coal industry up to 1970.
§ Mr. FreesonThe National Coal Board has advised me that it expects a major increase in productivity during this period, partly through the concentration of output upon the better collieries and partly through the use of more advanced techniques in colliery operation. I agree with the Board that substantial advances from these developments can be expected.