HC Deb 26 April 1895 vol 32 c1736
*MR. A. D. PROVAND (Glasgow, Blackfriars)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for India if he has received any Report from the Inspector relating to the employment of women in coal mines in British India; and, if not, can he say when the Report may be expected?

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. GEORGE RUSSELL, North Beds.)

, answering in the absence of Mr. HENRY FOWLER: The first Report of the Inspector of Mines in India has been received, and in it the employment of women in Indian coal mines is discussed.

*MR. PROVAND

asked the hon. Gentleman if he would see that the Report was circulated?

MR. GEORGE RUSSELL

had no doubt the Secretary of State for India would do so.