2. Mr. W. JOSEPH STEWARTasked the Secretary for Mines the number of 1476 collieries closed in Durham since 1930; the names of the collieries and where situated; and the number of men directly affected?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKSince 1st January, 1930, 51 pits in Durham employing 10 or more men each and in the aggregate 8,721 men, have been closed and not re-opened. I am sending the hon. Member a detailed list.