§ 43. Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is now in a position to make a statement regarding the use of pit ponies now that the mines are nationalised.
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§ Mr. ShinwellThe displacement of horse haulages underground by other means of transport has been going on steadily for many years, and I have no doubt that under the National Coal Board this process will be accelerated.
§ 44. Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of ponies now employed in the mines.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe number of ponies employed at mines under the Coal Mines Act, 1911, on 30th June, 1946, was 22,246.