§ 19. Mr. E. SMITHasked the Secretary for Mines what was the output per man employed at the coal face in the North Staffs area in 1925, 1930, and 1935, respectively; and what were the wages received by the miners during the same dates?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKThe average output of coal per shift worked at the coal face in North Staffordshire was 51.83 cwts. in 1930 and 66.76 cwts. in 1935. I regret that no separate particulars in respect of North Staffordshire for 1925 are available. I am afraid it is not possible to give the cash earnings of workers at the coal face, but the average
§ Captain CROOKSHANKI am sure that the hon. Member knows the answer before I give it. There is already a Bill before the House dealing with the industry and the Government have announced further legislation in due course.