§ 12. Mr. A. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary for Mines whether the Government have now decided on their proposed legislation with regard to compensation for subsidence in mining districts; and whether the Bill will be introduced this Session in order that it may be fully considered during the Recess and passed into law next Session?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Bridgeman)I cannot add anything at present to the reply given to the hon. Member on the 11th August last. The Bill cannot be introduced this Session.
§ Mr. A. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is two years or three years since this promise was given?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANNo, Sir.