HC Deb 18 March 1912 vol 35 cc1515-6
Mr. GEORGE TERRELL

asked the Home Secretary if he will state for the years 1910 or 1911 the total number of men employed in the collieries in England, Scotland, and Wales, respectively, and the average weekly wages which such men respectively earn?

Mr. McKENNA

The number of persons employed at coal-producing mines during 1910 was: In England, 725,886; in Scotland, 131,315; in Wales, 174,776. The figures for 1911 are not yet available. The Home Office has no information as to the average wages paid.