HC Deb 11 February 1932 vol 261 cc1003-4
16. Mr. LUNN

asked the Minister of Labour how many miners were unemployed in Great Britain on the 1st February, 1929, 1931, and 1932?

Sir H. BETTERTON

The numbers of insured persons in the coal mining industry classification recorded as unemployed in Great Britain were 213,214 at 21st January, 1929; 138,442 at 27th January, 1930; 208,755 at 26th January, 1931; and 289,499 at 25th January, 1932.

Mr. LUNN

Does that not prove that the policy of the Government is further destroying the mining industry?

Sir H. BETTERTON

No, Sir.