HC Deb 14 November 1968 vol 773 c152W
Mr. Swain

asked the Minister of Power if he is satisfied with the present rate of rundown of manpower in the coal-mining industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Mason

As my hon. Friend knows, we are looking again at the trends in coal.

Mr. Swain

asked the Minister of Power what effect the present rundown of manpower at its present rate in the mining industry will have on coal output over the next five years.

Mr. Mason

Rundown is not expected to continue at its present rate.

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