(THIS DOCUMENT IS THE PROPERTY OF HIS BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT) SECRET. COPY NO. L.P.(44) 83. 3rd May, 1944 WAR CABINET LORD PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE PUBLICATION OF COAL STATISTICS. Memorandum by the Minister of Fuel and Power. 1. At their meeting on 18th September, 1942, (L.P.(42) 55th Meeting; Conclusion 2), the Lord President's Committee agreed that "for purposes of publicity designed to increase output", figures should be published indicating the extent to which the output of coal was falling short of requirements.