§ Mr. LEESasked the Secretary for Mines how many persons were killed in coal mines underground during 1929, giving the number of those killed at the coal face by falls of roof, haulage roads, and by explosions?
§ Mr. TURNERThe particulars are as follow:
Number of persons killed below ground at mines under the Coal Mines Act, during 1929. Cause of Accident. No. of Deaths. Falls of Ground: At the working face 403 On roads 176 Haulage Accidents 220 Explosions of Firedamp or Coal Dust 34 Other Underground Accidents 161 Total 994