HC Deb 11 July 1996 vol 281 c261W
Mr. Hardy

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the rate of underground accidents involving serious injury or fatality in British collieries in 1995; what it was in(a) 1993 and (b) 1994; and when the statistics concerning underground safety in 1995 will be published. [36327]

Sir Paul Beresford

This information is not available in the form requested except for the period 1 October 1995 to 31 December 1995.

  • The rate was:
  • Fatalities: 0.18 per cent.
  • Major injuries: 3.15 per cent.
  • The provisional accident figures for 1 April 1995 to 31 March 1996 are expected to be published on 23 July 1996.