HC Deb 24 July 1987 vol 120 c672W
Mr. Meale

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many outbreaks of fire below ground and withdrawals of men due to smoke were reported in small licensed coal mines in 1986–87.

Mr. Cope

There were no incidents reported in 1986–87.

Mr. Meale

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many outbreaks of fire below ground and withdrawals of men due to smoke were reported in British Coal Corporation collieries in 1986–87.

Mr. Lee

Nineteen incidents were reported during 1986–87.

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