HC Deb 07 April 1925 vol 182 c2009
41. Mr. HARTSHORN

asked the Secretary for Mines the number of non-fatal accidents in mines during 1924?

Colonel LANE-FOX

The number of persons disabled for more than three days by accidents in all mines (including mines under the Metalliferous Mines Acts) in 1924 was 197,111.

Mr. HARTSHORN

Can the hon. and gallant Gentleman say why, and under what authority, the returns for 1924 relate to accidents involving more than three days' disablement?

Colonel LANE-FOX

It was on the authority of my predecessor.