HC Deb 30 January 1945 vol 407 cc1274-5
74. Mr. Bowles

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of fatal accidents and injuries sustained by miners from the outbreak of war until 31st December, 1944.

Major Lloyd George

The number of persons killed at mines from the beginning of the war to the end of 1944 was 4,363 and the number seriously injured was 15,240. Figures of minor injuries are not available for periods shorter than a year. During the five years ended December, 1943, the latest period for which figures are available, the total number of injuries involving absences from work of more than three days was 779,260. I am sure the House will be gratified to learn that the number of fatal accidents last year was the lowest on record.