HC Deb 25 November 1971 vol 826 c435W
Mr. Urwin

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many coalminers there are between the ages of 55 years and 60 years, and between 60 and 65 years, currently unemployed.

Mr. Dudley Smith

An age analysis of all miners unemployed is not available. However, an analysis made on 13th September, 1971, of miners unemployed in Great Britain through colliery closures or planned rundown of the labour force showed 2,437 aged 55 to 59 and 9,353 aged 60 and over.