§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many mine workers were killed during the current year; and how many were in the age groups 45–50 years, 50–60 years and 60–65 years.
§ Mr. John GrantI am advised by the Chairman of the Health and Safety Commission that the numbers of fatalities at mines in accidents underground and on the surface in the 49 weeks to 4th December 1976 are:
Number killed in age groups Total 45–49 50–59 60–65 53 8 15 6