§ Sir R. GOWERasked the Secretary for Mines how many ponies employed in coal mines in this country have been accidentally killed, slaughtered in consequence of injuries, or sustained injuries from which they recovered., during the past three years?
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§ Mr. TURNERThe available figures are as follow:
Accidents to Horses in mines in Great Britain. Year ended 31st December. Number of horses killed by accidents, or slaughtered in consequence of injuries. Other cases of injury reported to the Manager. 1926* 1,454 3,112 1927 2,125 5,732 1928 1,989 5,160 6 months ended 30th June, 1929.† — — * Mines idle for considerable period owing to dispute. † Not yet available.