HC Deb 20 March 1947 vol 435 c106W
Sir G. Fox

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what percentage of ponies used in the mines were killed in the 12 months previous to the National Coal Board taking over.

Mr. Shinwell

Information for the calendar year 1946 is not available. In the 12 months ended 30th June, 1946, 2.4 per cent. of ponies used underground were killed as a result of accidents.