HC Deb 25 October 1920 vol 133 cc1307-8
12. Mr. ALEXANDER SHAW

asked the President of the Board of Trade what measures are being taken to deal with mines in the Galston area rendered unworkable by the recent floods.

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

Notwithstanding the serious difficulties to be overcome, good progress is being made with the work of pumping out the accumulation of water and repairing the damage done to the surface works and shafts. The Mines Department have been in close touch with the situation from the outset, and are lending all the assistance in their power towards expediting the reopening of the mines.

Mr. SHAW

Can the hon. Gentleman tell us whether there will be a large pumping station which will meet the needs of the area?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I do not know whether the arrangements have got as far as that, but I will inquire and let my hon. Friend know.