HC Deb 27 July 1926 vol 198 cc1888-9
24. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked 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- 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 KENWORTHY

Suppose 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 FOX

I get them weekly.

Mr. H. WILLIAMS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say how many outcrop workers are at work?

Colonel LANE FOX

Not without notice.

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