§ Mr. G. MACDONALDasked the Secretary for Mines how many coal-cutting machines are at present in use in the coal mines of Great Britain; how many of these machines are worked by electricity; and how many fatal and nonfatal accidents have occurred in the area where such machines are in use during each of the last three years?
§ Mr. SHINWELLIn 1929 there were 7,361 coal-cutting machines in use at mines under the Coal Mines Act in Great Britain; of these 3,787 were driven by electricity. The last part of the question involves the preparation of a 729W statistical statement. I am having this prepared and will send it to my hon. Friend.