HC Deb 14 December 1937 vol 330 c956
5. Mr. Shinwell

asked the Secretary for Mines how many fatalities have occurred in the Thornley Colliery, in Durham County, during the past 12 months; and whether any fatality or accident has been due to defects in steel props?

Captain Crookshank

During the past 12 months three fatal accidents have occurred at Thornley Colliery, but no fatality or other immediately reportable accident has been due to defects in steel props.