§ Mr. O. LEWISasked the Secretary for Mines how many wage-earners were employed in the coal mines of Great Britain during the week ended 2nd August, 1930, and the week ended 11th April, 1931, respectively?
§ Mr. SHINWELLThe number of wage-earners on colliery books in Great Britain during the week ended 2nd August, 1930, was 891,900 and during the week ended 11th April, 1931, 868,100.