HC Deb 08 May 1950 vol 475 c4W
Mr. Finch

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of men in the South Wales coalfield who, having been granted assessments in respect of pneumoconiosis under the Industrial Injuries Act since 5th July, 1948, have continued employment in the mining industry.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

Up to the end of 1949, the number was 2,671, including approximately 300 employed on the colliery surface.