HC Deb 22 June 1959 vol 607 cc89-90W
58. Mr. Finch

asked the Paymaster-General the average age of all people employed in the coal mining industry; and to what extent he estimates this will rise with the general stoppage of recruitment.

Mr. Maudling

40.7 years at end-September, 1958, the latest date for which figures are available. I would not expect this to be greatly affected by the current restrictions on recruitment.

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