HC Deb 31 January 1972 vol 830 c16W
Mr. Harper

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT the output per man shift in the coal industry for each of the years from 1947 to 1971, inclusive; what was the annual rundown in the labour force during this period; how many pits were closed; what was the total coal produced annually; how many fatal accidents occurred annually; and what percentage of the work force this represented.

Mr. Ridley

The figures are: