§ Mr. H. Boardmanasked the Minister of Power how many of the 2,000 men now employed at Mosley Common Colliery will be offered alternative jobs when the colliery closes in February next; and at which other collieries in Lancashire.
§ Mr. Freeson:There will be opportunities for employment in the industry for all fit men under fifty-five now at Mosley Common Colliery who are willing to move. It is not possible at this stage to say at which colliery employment will be offered, but it is expected that in most cases this will be at neighbouring collieries.