HC Deb 21 July 1924 vol 176 c912W
Sir F. WISE

asked the Secretary for Mines the number of pits that are closed in Northumberland and Durham, respectively?

Mr. SHINWELL

At the 12th July, which is the latest date for which information is available in my Department, 10 pits normally employing 2,694 wage-earners were closed in Northumberland and 29 pits employing 2,929 wage-earners in Durham.