HC Deb 06 July 1959 vol 608 c87W
25. Mr. T. Brown

asked the Paymaster-General the total manpower of the coal mining industry in June, 1958; and the manpower figure prevailing at the moment.

Mr. Maudling

The Answer is 697,400 on 21st June, 1958, and 668,500 on 20th June, 1959.