asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many mineworkers in South Wales, Cannock Chase, North Staffordshire and Yorkshire, respectively, received coal from collieries at special rates during the year 1944; and what was the average amount per mineworker.

Major Lloyd Georģ:

As the answer in-includes a number of figures, I will, with the permission of my hon. Friend, circulate it in the Official Report.

Following is the answer:

The number of miners in South Wales, Cannock Chase, North Staffordshire and Yorkshire, respectively, receiving coal at reduced prices during the year 1944 is not available, but early in 1943, when a census was taken, the numbers receiving free and concessionary coal and the average tonnage supplied per man were as follows:

The tonnage of coal supplied is the only available information for 1944 and there appears to have been no appreciable change.