§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Secretary for Mines how many coal mines are now working within the urban areas of Aspull, Blackrod, Hindley, Horwich and Westhoughton, and the number of persons employed in and around each pit, respectively, at the last convenient date?
§ Mr. E. BROWNAt 13th April, 1935, eight mines were working in the urban areas named. The number of persons employed in and about each mine was as follows:
Name of mine. No. of persons employed at 13th April, 1935 Alexandra 195 Blackrod 27 Ellerbeck, 1 and 2 73 Strange ways Hall 1,245 Montcliffe 27 Starkie, Westhoughton, 1 and 2 489 Eatock, 1 and 2 446
§ Mr. BATEYasked the Secretary for Mines how many men and boys have been dismissed or are under notice at the following Durham collieries since 1st January, 1935, and the reasons for such dismissals: Hylton, Louisa New Pit, South Moor William Pit, Hedley Pit, North Hetton, Houghton, Hetton Lyons, Silksworth, Thornley, Wheatley Hill, Sacriston, Dawdon, Cornsay, Morrison, West Stanley, Ushaw Moor, Sherburn Hill, Deaf Hill, Dunston, Murton, Monks wearmouth, Follonsby, Ryhope, Chester Moor, Burnhope, Ouston East, Brandon, and Washington Glebe?
§ Mr. BROWNThe engagement and dismissal of the employés of individual concerns are not matters over which I have any control, and the information asked for is not in my possession. I would suggest that the hon. Member should obtain it through the usual industrial channels.