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69 and 70.
Mr. Mason
asked the Minister of Power (1) how many collieries have been closed since vesting day 1947 giving figures for respective areas for each year;(2) how many coalminers have been affected by colliery closures since vesting day 1947; and what percentage were transferred to other collieries.
Mr. Wood
I am obtaining this information from the National Coal Board and will write to the hon. Member.