HC Deb 27 February 1967 vol 742 cc47-8W
Mr. Will Owen

asked the Minister of Power how many collieries there are in the Northumberland and Durham coalfield at this date; how many he expects to be actively producing coal in 1970; what is the manpower at this date; and what it will be in 1970.

Mr. Marsh

As at 11th February there were 86 collieries employing 76,340 men. No accurate estimate can be made yet of the number of collieries and men likely to be employed in 1970.

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