§ 36. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary for Mines if he has now considered the question of taking over a disused mine for experimental purposes with safety appliances; and, if so, to what conclusion has he come?
§ Lieut-Colonel LANE-FOXYes, Sir. I have consulted the Safety in Mines Research Board and agree with their opinion that such appliances should, where necessary, be tested under actual working conditions at a working colliery, and not at a disused mine.