HC Deb 22 August 1945 vol 413 c653W
Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many man shifts were lost through strikes in the coal industry for the year ended 31st March, 1945.

Mr. Shinwell

The number of man shifts lost throughdisputes in the coal industry for year ended 31st March, 1945, was 915,000.