§ Mr. Woofasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many of those employed in the coal mining industry were over 55 years of age on 1st June; how many were under 25 years of age; and what percentage of the labour force these figures represent.
§ Mr. EadieThe following details, provided by the National Coal Board, relate to the number of workers on colliery books at NCB deepmines as at 29th March 1975, the latest date for which information is available:
Number Per cent. Over 55 years of age … 57,097 23.0 Under 25 years of age … 32,211 12.9