National Coal Board (Employees) (Hansard, 21 December 1967)

HC Deb 21 December 1967 vol 756 c524W 524W

§ Mr. Ridley
asked the Minister of Power if he will give the number of men and boys employed underground, and the number of persons employed in an official capacity, respectively, by the National Coal Board in 1950, 1955, and in 1960.

§ Mr. Marsh:
The numbers are as follows:

Men and Boys employed underground at N.C.B. mines (excluding overmen, deputies and chotfirers) Persons engages in an official capacity from area general managers down to and Including shotfirers

End 1950 496,100 30,300

End 1955 511,300 38,500

End 1960 429,800 40,100

	Men and Boys employed underground at N.C.B. mines (excluding overmen, deputies and chotfirers)	Persons engages in an official capacity from area general managers down to and Including shotfirers
End 1950	496,100	30,300
End 1955	511,300	38,500
End 1960	429,800	40,100