§ 18. Mr. E. SMITHasked the Secretary for Mines the number of coal-cutting and other machines introduced in the North Staffs area during the years 1925 and 1930 to 1935?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKI will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement showing the number of coal-cutting and other machines in use during each of the years 1925 and 1930 to 1935.
§ Following is the statement.
§ cash earnings of all persons employed above and below ground in this area were £107 7s. 6d. in 1930, and £124 18s. 8d. in 1935.
§ Mr. SMITHIn view of the increased output is it not time that the Government saw that it reflected itself in improved conditions for the miners?