HC Deb 19 March 1928 vol 215 cc1-2
3. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India how many women, approximately, are employed underground in the Indian mines?

Earl WINTERTON

The average number so employed daily in 1926 was 31,889. The Government of India are considering making regulations to prohibit the employment of women underground, by progressive stages, in certain classes of mine (including the chief coal mines) and forthwith in others.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

Will the Noble Lord be good enough to let me know when the first definite step is taken?

Earl WINTERTON

I will certainly inform the hon. and gallant Member when we have made progress, but he will appreciate that it involves consideration by the Provincial Governments and other authorities.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

The Noble Lord is aware that I would like to give credit to his Government it the matter?

Earl WINTERTON

Yes, certainly.

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