HC Deb 02 November 1945 vol 415 c875W
Captain Swingler

asked 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. Shinwell

The 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