§ 58. Mr. WALLACEasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the fact that the working of coal 100 ft. below the surface in the town of Cowdenbeath is causing, through the disturbance of the ground, serious damage to working-class property, and that the houses occupied by Mr. A. Welsh and Mr. John Kirk, Church Street, Cowdenbeath, have been rendered practically uninhabitable, he will introduce legislation to provide compensation to owners of property so damaged?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for the HOME DEPARTMENT (Mr. Shortt)I have been asked to reply to this question.The Home Office has no power to interfere, but I will have inquiry made, and considered whether anything can be done in the matter.