HC Deb 03 April 1935 vol 300 c362
53. Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHS

asked the Secretary of State for India the number of women working in the coal mines of India at the latest available date; and the number of fatal accidents to women for the latest 12 months

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Butler)

In the calendar year 1933, 23,835 women were employed in coal mines in India and there were 19 fatal accidents. There are no later figures available.

Mr. T. SMITH

Is the hon. Gentleman satisfied that the number of women employed in the mines in India is being reduced in accordance with the Ordinance made some years ago?

Mr. BUTLER

I understand, Sir, that is so.