HC Deb 11 February 1957 vol 564 c132W
109. Mr. Parker

asked the Paymaster-General how many of the 29 fires reported in the pits administered by the National Coal Board during the three years 1954, 1955 and 1956, which were compared with 44 fires for the previous three-year period, arose from the conveyor systems; and how many from other sources.

Mr. Maudling

The figures quoted relate only to fires on conveyor systems.

Forward to