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Mr. Prescott
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power to what extent the grouping of collieries has resulted in decrease in operating personnel.
Mr. Shinwell
I am informed by the National Coal Board that the grouping of collieries into compact units of management is not yet complete and I have no information about the economies in staff which have been or may be achieved in this way.