HC Deb 19 June 1934 vol 291 cc177-8
8. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary for Mines the average day wage paid to Yorkshire mine-workers for the year 1933 and the average number of days worked per week?

Mr. E. BROWN

The average cash earnings per manshift worked by all workers employed above and below ground at coal mines in Yorkshire during the year 1933 was 10s. 1.80d., and the average number of shifts worked per week was 4.12.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Has the hon. Gentle man any idea whether there is any likelihood of an improvement in the number of days on which the Yorkshire miners can work?

Mr. BROWN

I would point out that in 1932 the average number of shifts worked per week was 4.05, so that there is an improvement in that it is now 4.12.