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Mr. B. Taylor
asked the Minister of Power the number of craftsmen recruited to the mining industry during the past twelve months to the nearest date.
Mr. Wood
In the year ended 27th May, 1961, 6,723 craftsmen were recruited to collieries and central workshops operated by the National Coal Board.
Mr. B. Taylor
asked the Minister of Power if he will state the number of craftsmen who have left the mining industry during the past twelve months to the nearest date.
Mr. Wood
In the year ended 27th May, 1961, 6,094 craftsmen left their employment at collieries and central workshops operated by the National Coal Board and 1,263 were transferred to other grades in the Board's service, including other engineering grades.