§ Dr. Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many accidents have been reported in the British coalmining industry since 1st April 1972; and how many fatalities were involved.
§ Mr. Emery382 persons have suffered serious injury and 44 persons have been killed in accidents at coal mines since 1st April 1972 as reported to HM Inspectors of Mines and Quarries under Section 116 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954.