§ 77. Mr. Rowsonasked the Secretary for Mines the comparative figures for the French mining industry and the British mining industry, showing the number of explosions in mines in each country and the number of persons killed in such explosions during the last 15 years?
§ Captain CrookshankIt appears doubtful from a detailed examination of the basis upon which the accident records of the two countries are compiled whether the figures as regards explosions are on a comparable basis. I am having further inquiries made, and I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.