HC Deb 29 June 1939 vol 349 c643W
Mr. R. J. Taylor

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he can give the numbers of young men between the ages of 20 and 21 years in the respective mining districts of the British coalfields?

Mr. Lloyd

The following is the information:

Approximate Number of Males in the Mining Industry attaining the age of 21 during the period 1st April, 1939, to 31st March, 1940.
Inspection Division. No.
Scotland 1,965
Northern 3,299
Yorkshire 2,520
North Midland 1,551
North Western 1,526
Cardiff and Forest of Dean 1,839
Swansea 887
Midland and Southern 713
All Divisions 14,300