HC Deb 03 November 1932 vol 269 c1979
64. Mr. SUMMERSBY

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs if he is aware that quantities of arms are being imported into the South of Ireland from Russia; and whether he has any informa-

County. Pits abandoned since 12th December, 1931. New Pits opened since 12th December, 1931.
Number of pits Number of Wage-earners previously employed. Number of Pits. Number of Wage-earners employed.
Ayr … … 4 82 1 7
Fife … … 2 22 — —
Haddington … … — — 1 8
Lanark … … 22 2,929 5 20
Stirling … … — — 1 9
Total … … 28 3033 8 44
No pit abandoned prior to 12th December, 1931, has since been re-opened.
Information as to the number of pits temporarily closed during the period in question and not since re-opened is being extracted, and will be forwarded to the hon. Member as soon as possible.