22. Mr. MARDY-JONESasked the Secretary for Mines the total number of deaths from accidents in coal mines in Great Britain for the year 1929; and what was the total number of deaths due to 14 accident under each of the following heads during 1929, and the percentage of each to the total death-roll, namely, explosions by firedamp, falls of roof and side, in shafts, and miscellaneous (underground) and miscellaneous (surface)?
§ Mr. PARKINSON (Lord of the Treasury)I have been asked to reply, but, as the information is in tabular form, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the information:
| Place or Cause of Accident. | Deaths from Accidents at Mines under the Coal Mines Act in 1929. | |
| Number. | Percentage Proportion of Total Number of Deaths. | |
| Per cent. | ||
| Explosions of Firedamp or Coal Dust. | 34 | 3.2 |
| Falls of Roof and Sides | 581 | 54.0 |
| Shaft Accidents | 41 | 3.8 |
| Haulage Accidents | 220 | 20.4 |
| Other Underground Accidents. | 120 | 11.2 |
| Surface Accidents | 80 | 7.4 |
| Total | 1,076 | 100.0 |