§ 6. Mr. SHORTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any contributions in money or materials have been made by the State to the Staffordshire coal-owners whose mines have been flooded or endangered by flooding?
§ Sir A. GEDDESSome pumps have been installed by the Controller of Coal Mines, but it is not anticipated that any expense will fall ultimately on public funds.
§ 7. Mr. SHORTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can state the number of pits in the Tipton area closed down or impaired as a result of flooding?
§ Sir A. GEDDESTwelve, Sir.