HC Deb 20 November 1967 vol 754 c265W
Mr. Clegg

asked the Minister of Power how many pits have been closed in the North-West since October, 1964; how many jobs for miners were available at October, 1964; and how many are now available.

Mr. Freeson

13 collieries have closed in the National Coal Board's North-Western Area since October, 1964. 37,437 men were on colliery books at the end of October, 1964 compared with 28,362 at the end of October, 1967.

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