HC Deb 17 January 1968 vol 756 c626W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Power how many wage earners were employed in the collieries of the Durham area 10 years ago; and how many are employed today.

Mr. Freeson:

At the end of 1957, there were approximately 101,400 wage earners on colliery books in the Durham Division (including licensed mines). At the end of 1967, the corresponding number was approximately 48,400.

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