§ Mr. BARKERasked the Secretary for Mines the number of mines that have been closed since October, 1994; the number of men thrown out of employment by the closing of the mines; the number of collieries reopened and the number re-employed during this period; and will he give the names and situation of the collieries?
§ Colonel LANE-FOXTwo hundred and seventy six coal mules, normally employing 55, 300 wage-earners, have been closed since 1st November, 1924, and not reopened; 40 per cent. of these were small pits employing less than 20 persons. During the same period 90 mines at present employing 10, 600 wage-earners have been opened or re-opened. I am having lists prepared of these mines and I will send them to the hon. Member as soon as possible.