HC Deb 07 July 1952 vol 503 cc880-1
17. Mr. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will make a statistical statement on coal mining recruitment during the six months to 30th June, 1952, and on the total labour force in the industry compared with 1950 and 1951.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

I am circulating a table of figures in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the table:

RECRUITMENT AND WASTAGE OF COLLIERY MANPOWER IN THE FIRST 25 WEEKS OF 1951 AND 1952
— 1952 1951
Recruitment:
Juveniles 14,581 10,640
Adult new entrants 13,123 12,175
Re-entrants 15,933 17,854
Total 43,637 40,669
Wastage:
Juveniles 1,732 1,470
Others 21,894 26,236
Total 23,626 27,706
Net gain 20,011 12,963
Total number on colliery books at end of period 718,100 701,700

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