§ Mr. LUNN(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary for Mines how many lives have been lost in the disastrous explosions at Maltby Main Colliery in Yorkshire and at Gartshore in Scotland; whether any of the men in the pit are likely to be got out alive; and whether he has anything further to report on the disaster?
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMS(by Private Notice) asked the Secretary for Mines if he can give the House any information with regard to the disaster that has overtaken the Maltby Main miners. Further, will he assure the House that everything will be done to avoid further loss of life, and will he take steps to relieve the distress of those bereaved?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Lieut.-Colonel Lane-Fox)The circumstances of these two most regrettable disasters are, as far as information is at present available, as follow:
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- MALTBY MAIN. 313 words cc1042-3
- GARTSHORE. 599 words