§ 16. Mr. LUNNasked the Minister of Labour how many miners were unemployed in Great Britain on the 1st February, 1929, 1931, and 1932?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONThe 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. LUNNDoes that not prove that the policy of the Government is further destroying the mining industry?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONNo, Sir.