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Mr. J. Grimston
asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what was the total output of saleable coal from the small mines privately operated in the years 1947, 1948 and 1949; and what was the average number of men employed in these mines in each of these years.
Mr. Noel-Baker
The following is the information for which the hon. Member asks:
| COAL MINES PRIVATELY OPERATED | ||
| Saleable Output | Average number of wage-earners on colliery books | |
| 1,000 Tons | ||
| 1947 | 2,109 | 8,200 |
| 1948 | 2,102 | 6,800 |
| 1949 | 1,831 | 6,600 |