§ Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary for Mines the number of ex-mineworkers, under the registration scheme, accepted by the coalowners; the number actually at work; how many are working at the coal face; and the separate figures for West and South Yorkshire, respectively?
§ Mr. GrenfellI am informed by my right hon. Friend, the Minister of Labour and National Service, that up to the 6th October 23,000 ex-miners had been accepted by the coalowners under the Registration Scheme. The latest figures showing men actually at work are for 27th September when they are shown at 10,000 face workers and 9,100 others, of which 800 face workers and 900 others were employed in South Yorkshire and 400 face workers and 400 others in West Yorkshire.