HC Deb 15 March 1927 vol 203 cc1836-7
41 and 42. Mr. PALING

asked the Secretary for Mines (1) how many accidents have occurred during the last five years due to overwinding; how many have occurred since 1st December, 1926; how many deaths occurred as a result of such accidents; and in how many cases was electrically driven winding gear in use;

(2) how many collieries in Great Britain have steam-driven winding engines and electrically-driven winding engines, respectively?

Colonel LANE FOX

It will take a little time to get the information asked for in this and the following question. If the hon. Member will repeat the questions this day week, I hope to be able to reply.