HC Deb 18 February 1935 vol 298 cc16-7
34. Mr. T. SMITH

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he can state the number of wage-earners employed in the mining industry on the latest date available; and the number employed on approximately the same date during 1929 to 1934, inclusive?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Ernest Brown)

As the reply involves a table of figures, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it with the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. SMITH

What is the difference between the numbers employed in 1929 and now?

Mr. BROWN

In 1929, 910,600, and in 1935, 771,900.

Following is the table of figures:

9th February, 1929 … 910,600
8th February, 1930 … 957,300
7th February, 1931 … 881,300
6th February, 1932 … 839,800
11th February, 1933 … 788,500
10th February, 1934 … 787,800
9th February, 1935 … 771,900