HC Deb 12 June 1973 vol 857 c288W
Mr. Bishop

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what were the number of accidents, fatal and otherwise, arising in the coal industry for each of the past five years compared with the number employed and as a percentage; and what further action is being taking to reduce this total.

Mr. Emery

The information is as follows:

employment of staff on new work is for the proposed company to negotiate, in full consultation with the unions and staff associations concerned.