§ Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Power how many mineworkers were employed in the Northumberland coalfield in 1945, 46W 1955 and 1961; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. George39,850 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.