§ 24. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYasked the Secretary for Mines how many coal miners were at work on 14th July last, and how many of these were safety men?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Colonel Lane Fox)The total number of wage- 1889 earners employed at coal mines on the 17th July was 86,760. Of these 67,100 were employed at mines not producing any coal or producing coal for colliery consumption only.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYSuppose a number of miners are at work next week, up to what date does the right hon. Member get his figures? Does he get them weekly?
§ Colonel LANE FOXI get them weekly.
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. Gentleman say how many outcrop workers are at work?
§ Colonel LANE FOXNot without notice.