HC Deb 11 December 1968 vol 775 c179W
Mr. Swain

asked the Minister of Power what was the average age of the men employed underground in the mining industry in November, 1964, 1966 and 1968.

Mr. Mason

I am informed by the National Coal Board that at the end of December, 1964 and 1967 it was 42. 4 and 43. 5 years, respectively. Comparable information for 1968 is not yet available.

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