HC Deb 20 March 1928 vol 215 c195
52. Mr. JOHNSTON

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has now considered the obstacles placed in the way of the transfer of British Government stock according to the law of Scotland between persons domiciled in Scotland: and whether he has decided to take any steps to ensure that the laws of Scotland as to heritages and transfers shall be applied in the case of Government securities?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. Arthur Michael Samuel)

This matter has been examined, and it is clear that legislation would be required to give effect to the wishes expressed by my hon. and learned

ACCIDENTS arising directly out of the use of explosives, and the number of persons killed and injured thereby, at mines under the COAL MINES AND METALLIFEROUS MINES REGULATION ACTS. The figures do not include explosions of firedamp or coal dust caused by the use of explosives.
Fatal Accidents. Non-Fatal Accidents.
Year Separate accidents. Persons killed. Death rate per million lbs. of explosives used. Separate accidents. Persons injured. Injury rate per million lbs. of explosives used.
1921* … … 14 14 0.7 151 167 8.2
1922 … … 19 19 0.7 269 315 10.8
1923 … … 18 18 0.5 308 347 10.4
1924 … … 37 44 1.3 292 326 9.8
1925 … … 23 23 0.8 241 277 9.4
1926* … … 19 19 1.2 149 176 11.0
* In these years work at coal mines was reduced by protracted disputes and the number of accidents was consequently affected.