HC Deb 01 December 1930 vol 245 c1823W
Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary for Mines how many explosions occurred in coal mines in Great Britain during the 10 years 1910 to 1919, and how many lives were lost?

Mr. SHINWELL

During the 10 years 1910 to 1919 there were 137 explosions involving loss of life, the total number of deaths being 1,419.

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