HC Deb 20 May 1935 vol 302 cc9-10
24. Mr. T. SMITH

asked the Secretary for Mines the number of mine-workers employed in the Derbyshire coalfield at the latest date available and the comparative figures for 1934 and 1931?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Dr. Burgin)

I have been asked to reply. The number of wage-earners on colliery books in Derbyshire at 4th May, 1935, was 45,677. The comparative figures for 1934 and 1931 were 47,492 and 53,318, respectively.