HC Deb 17 October 1944 vol 403 c2219W
Mr. Tinker

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he can give the figures showing the number of boys directed to the mines who are now working underground; and what is the number in Lancashire.

Major Lloyd George

The number of men who have completed training at coal-mining training centres and have taken up employment underground is nearly 24,400. The corresponding number for Lancashire is approximately 1,850.