§ 34. Mr. MARDY JONESasked the Secretary for Mines whether, when one or more of His Majesty's inspectors of mines, or when one or more of their sub-inspectors, visit any coal mine for inspection of the mine, he will cause a copy of their report or reports upon the condition of the mine to be posted up in a prominent position near the mouth of the mine so that the report or reports can be read the same day by the miners working in the mine?
§ Lieut.-Colonel LANE-FOXThis matter was very fully argued by a deputation from the Miners Federation which met the then Secretary of State for Home Affairs in February, 1914. The conclusion at which the Home Secretary 2344 arrived was that the suggested arrangement would be detrimental to the work carried out by the inspectors to secure the proper protection of the workers. I am of the same opinion.
§ Mr. JONESThis was last brought to the notice of the Department in 1914. Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the fact that there has been since then very general dissatisfaction amongst the miners that this method is not adopted, seeing that it is now enforced by colliery examiners and working inspectors?