HC Deb 21 June 1927 vol 207 c1648
26. Mr. D. GRENFELL

asked the Secretary of Mines whether he will give the figures showing the number of men employed in the coal-mining industry on 31st March, 1924, 1925, 1926, and 1927, with the monthly production for the month ending on that date in each year named?

Colonel LANE FOX

I will circulate the figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following are the figures:

Number of wage-earners employed at end of month.* Output of saleable coal. Tons.
March, 1924 … 1,188,500 24,204,200
March, 1925 … 1,122,700 22,408,400
March, 1926 … 1,111,900 23,852,200
March, 1927 … 1,026,200 23,604,200
* Including a small number of wage-earners employed at coal mines in raising or handling minerals other than coal.