HC Deb 23 February 1971 vol 812 cc105-6W
Mr. Harper

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many men returned to work in the coal industry subsequent to being declared redundant, and receiving redundancy pay, in the years 1968–69 to 1969–70.

Mr. Ridley

I am informed by the Chairman of the N.C.B. that the number was 144.

Mr. Harper

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many of the men made redundant in the coal industry during the period 1968 to 1970 have been approached by the National Coal Board to return to work in that industry.

Mr. Ridley

This is a matter for the Chairman of the N.C.B. and I am asking him to write to the hon. Member direct.