§ Wing Commander Bullusasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many pit ponies were employed in the mines of this country at the latest available date; and when he expects it will be possible to dispense with their use.
§ Mr. Aubrey Jones11,876 on 30th June, 1956, in mines under the Coal Mines Act, 1911. The number of ponies employed is falling steadily but they still perform a very useful function in the industry and it will not be possible to dispense with them for a long time to come.