HC Deb 20 October 1932 vol 269 cc315-6
48. Sir A. M. SAMUEL

asked the Secretary for Mines the number of persons killed and injured, respectively, in Great Britain as a result of accidents in mines in August, 1932?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Ernest Brown)

During August, 1932, 64 persons were killed and 220 seriously injured by accidents in and about mines under the Coal Mines Act, 1911. Particulars of the less serious accidents are not yet available.