§ 14. Mr. Bateyasked the Secretary for Mines the number of coal pits in the county of Durham where men and boys commence their day's work in the pits at 4 a.m. or earlier in the morning; and the number of pits where men and boys on the second shift do not finish work in the pit until 6 p.m. or later in the evening?
§ Captain CrookshankI regret that the information asked for is not available, and I am not able to supply accurate statistical information without an undue expenditure of time and labour. I will, however, find out what information can reasonably be obtained and then communicate with the hon. Member.