HC Deb 28 June 1932 vol 267 c1618
6. Mr. TINKER

asked the Secretary for Mines the figures for the past 12 months of the number of mines closed down in Lancashire and the number of persons put out of work?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Isaac Fool;)

Since 1st July, 1931, 22 pits in Lancashire, employing 3,685 wage earners, have been closed and not reopened. The net reduction in employment in Lancashire over the period in question was 2,822.

5. Mr. LEWIS JONES

(for Mr. McKEAG) asked the Secretary for Mines how many collieries have been closed down or partially closed down in Durham County since 1st January, 1932; and how many min3rs have been thrown out of employment in consequence?

Mr. FOOT

Since 1st January, 1932, 19 pits in Durham, employing 7,700 wage earners, have been closed and not reopened. Precise information is not available of pits partially closed, but the net decrease since 1st January in the total number of men employed at mines in Durham is 7,360.