HC Deb 25 November 1963 vol 685 c25W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Minister of Power how many pit closures were effected in the United Kingdom between nationalisation and the latest date available, giving details by region and the redundancy arising there from; and how many closures are anticipated during the next three years.

Mr. Erroll

The total number of collieries, closed in Great Britain between 1947 and the end of 1962 was 419. I am asking the Chairman of the National Coal Board to write to my hon. Friend as regards the more detailed parts of his Question.