HC Deb 05 August 1947 vol 441 c131W
12. Mr. D. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Labour how many men were released from the Forces for employment in the mines during this year.

Mr. Isaacs

From the beginning of this year up to 19th July, the latest date for which figures are available, 5,929 men had been released in Class B for underground coalmining work.

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