§ Mr. Cleggasked the Minister of Power how many pits have been closed in the North-West since October, 1964; how many jobs for miners were available at October, 1964; and how many are now available.
§ Mr. Freeson13 collieries have closed in the National Coal Board's North-Western Area since October, 1964. 37,437 men were on colliery books at the end of October, 1964 compared with 28,362 at the end of October, 1967.