§ 7 and 8. Mr. R. J. TAYLORasked the Secretary for Mines (1) the number of lads 14 to 16 years of age employed in and about the Northumberland mines during 1933, 1934 and 1935;
§ (2) the number of lads 16 to 18 years of age employed in and about the Northumberland mines during 1933, 1934 and 1935?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKAs the reply involves a number of figures, I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the reply:
| Number of boys employed in Northumberland mines. | ||
| — | Under 16 years. | 16–18 years. |
| December, 1933 | 1,614 | 2,137 |
| December, 1934 | 2,056 | 2,057 |
| December, 1935 | 2,204 | 2,290 |