§ Captain Swinglerasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many fatal accidents occurred in the coalmines of Great Britain in the months of January to September, 1945, respectively.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe number of fatal accidents at mines under the Coal Mines Act in January-September, 1945, was as follows:
No. of deaths 4 weeks ended 27th January 40 4 weeks ended 24th February 56 5 weeks ended 31st March 51 4 weeks ended 28th April 41 4 weeks ended 26th May 38 5 weeks ended 30th June 58 4 weeks ended 28th July 46 4 weeks ended 25th August 25 5 weeks ended 29th September 56