HC Deb 08 July 1931 vol 254 c2100W
Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Secretary for Mines the average percentage weekly decrease in miners' wages in Great Britain between the years 1920 and 1930?

Mr. SHINWELL

The average weekly cash earnings of all workers employed in coal mines in Great Britain during 1930 were 49 per cent. lower than in 1920.

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