Mr. D. DAVIESasked the President of the Board of Trade how many men, women and boys were employed in the metal mines of this country in 1875, in 1895, and in 1920; and what tonnage of lead and zinc ores were produced in these years, respectively?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe number of men, women and boys employed in 1875, 1895 and 1920 at mines coming under the Metalliferous Mines Regulation Act, 1872 (namely, all mines other than mines of coal, stratified ironstone, shale or fire-clay) were as follow:
Year. Men. Boys. Women and Girls. 1875 46,852 7,418 3,803 1895 30,153 2,421 799 1920 20,510 599 214 The tonnages of dressed lead and zinc ores produced in the United Kingdom in those years were:
Year. Lead Ore. Zinc Ore. 1875 77,746 23,978 1895 38,412 17,478 1920 15,399 5,064