§ Mr. J. GUESTasked the Secretary for Mines how many coal mines have. been closed since the present Government accepted office?
§ Colonel LANE-FOXThe number of coal mines which have closed since. 1st December, 1924, and not reopened, is 114, normally employing 14,034 wage-earners. During the same period 57 other mines, normally employing 16,466 wage-earners, have reopened.
§ Sir F. WISEasked the Secretary for Mines the number of collieries that are closed in Northumberland and Durham, respectively?
§ Colonel LANE-FOXAt the 21st February, which is the latest date for which information is available in my Department, 26 pits normally employing 8,364 wage-earners were closed in Northumberland and 68 pits employing 17,069 wage-earners in Durham.