HC Deb 04 April 1950 vol 473 cc996-7
40. Sir W. Darling

asked the Minister of Labour how many lads between the ages of 15 and 18 years have been recruited to the coal industry during the last 12 months; whether the number is on the increase; and how many copies of the publication, "Coalmining as a Career," have been issued, and with what results.

Mr. Isaacs

During the 12 months ended 18th March, 1950, 14,207 boys aged 15 to 18 entered the coalmining industry, as compared with approximately 12,500 who were recruited during the preceding 12 months. Since May, 1948, about 130,000 copies of the leaflet "Coalmining as a Career" have been distributed, and I am of the opinion that this has been instrumental in increasing the flow of boys to the industry.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

Is the pamphlet "Coalmining as a Career" circulated in Harrow and Eton?