HC Deb 01 February 1934 vol 285 cc513-4
5. Mr. CURRY

asked the Minister of Labour the latest available figures showing the number of mine workers at present unemployed?

Mr. HUDSON

At 18th December, 1933, there were 210,371 insured persons in the coal mining industry classification in Great Britain recorded as wholly unemployed, and 53,254 temporarily stopped.

Mr. GODFREY NICHOLSON

What proportion of these men does the hon. Gentleman think are actually qualified for coal mining?

Mr. HUDSON

I think the overwhelming majority.