HC Deb 20 May 1931 vol 252 c1986W
Sir H. SAMUEL

asked the Secretary for Mines what are the hours of work underground now prevailing per week or per fortnight in each of the coalfields of Great Britain and in each of the principal coalfields on the Continent of Europe?

Mr. SHINWELL

According to the records of the Mines Department, the position since the new district agreements were made in this country is as follows: