HC Deb 03 June 1931 vol 253 cc193-4
30. Mr. DAY

asked the Secretary for Mines whether figures are now available for the number of boys under 16 years of age employed below ground in mines, under the Coal Mines Act, 1911, who were disabled for more than three days in the year 1930?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

During 1930, 6,330 boys under 16 years of age were disabled for more than three days by accidents below ground at mines under the Coal Mines Act, 1911.

Mr. FREEMAN

Can the hon. Gentleman say how many were killed?

Mr. SMITH

Not without notice.

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