HC Deb 11 February 1969 vol 777 c254W
30. Mr. Ogden

asked the Minister of Power if he is satisfied with the ratio between the production costs and the distribution costs of the coal industry; and what proposals he has to increase the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and organisation of the private sector of the coal distribution industry.

Mr. Freeson

I would refer my hon. Friend to the National Board for Prices and Incomes Report No. 21: Coal Distribution Costs (Cmnd. 3094) published in July, 1966. With the active encouragement of my Department, the coal trade and the N.C.B. are implementing the recommendations of this Report.

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