HC Deb 29 July 1960 vol 627 c231W
Mr. Thorpe

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the average number of hours worked per week by factory and shop workers, respectively, according to the latest available figures.

Mr. P. Thomas

I have been asked to reply.

— Number of personal injury accidents Casualties
Killed Seriously injured Slightly injured Total
1955 76 7 14 82 103
1956 71 6 22 68 96
1957 92 9 21 102 132
1958 87 8 27 92 127
1959 95 5 28 103 136
1960 (1st January to 30th June) 36 3 21 25 49