HC Deb 26 February 1929 vol 225 cc1753-4
30. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary for Mines how many individual collieries in Yorkshire made trade losses and profits during the quarter ended 31st December, 1928; and the highest profit per ton of coal produced at any colliery and the highest loss at any individual colliery during the same period?

Commodore KING

This information is not in my possession.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Why is the information not in the hon. and gallant Gentleman's possession, and does he not think information ought to be available in view of the ridiculously low wages of the workpeople?

Commodore KING

This information is not necessary for the purposes of my Department.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Why did the hon. and gallant Gentleman tell me that the collieries were losing money?

Commodore KING

Because they are losing money.