HC Deb 10 December 1968 vol 775 c71W
39. Mr. Eadie

asked the Minister of Power if he has had consultations with the miners' union about the present manpower in the mining industry.

Mr. Mason

Yes, I have had discussions with national officials of the Union as recently as 6th November.

50. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Power what is the current estimate of the rundown of manpower in the coal industry in Scotland over the next two years.

Mr. Mason

The N.C.B. estimate that up to March, 1971 the reduction will be 7,000 to 8,000 men mostly arising from voluntary wastage, as distinct from redundancy.

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