HC Deb 28 November 1961 vol 650 cc45-6W
Mr. Owen

asked the Minister of Power how many mineworkers were employed in the Northumberland coalfield in 1945, 1955 and 1961; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. George

39,850 in 1945, 41,450 in 1955 and 33,500 in October, 1961. The proportionate decline between 1955 and 1961 has been about the same as for the whole of Great Britain.

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