§ 41. Wing Commander Bullusasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the average working life of pit ponies; and how many ponies working in pits in England, Scotland and Wales, are over 11 years old.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydI regret that the information is not available, but the National Coal Board estimate that the working life of a pony is from 10 to 15 years.
§ Wing Commander BullusCould my right hon. Friend say how many invitations have been issued by the National Coal Board to responsible persons to adopt aged ponies which have served their time underground?