§ 31. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary for Mines the number of centres at which safety classes for pit-boys were held during the past 12 months and the approximate number of boys who attended?
§ Captain CrookshankSafety classes for colliery boys were held at 353 centres during the session 1937–38, and approximately 14,000 boys attended these classes.
§ Mr. SmithCan the Secretary for Mines say whether all mining districts have these classes, and whether he has any information as to the percentage of boys taking the full course?
§ Captain CrookshankI should require to have notice of that question.
§ Mr. G. GriffithsHas the Secretary for Mines any information as to the percentage of accidents to boys who attend safety classes as compared with the percentage of accidents to boys who do not attend?