§ 65. Mr. BATEYasked the Secretary for Mines if he is proposing to take steps to get the coalowners to restart the pits which have been closed during the last 12 months?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Colonel Lane-Fox)I think the hon. Member will find the answer to his question in the White Paper published yesterday.
§ Mr. BATEYAre we to understand that the Government intend to stop at the proposed subsidy settlement, without making any effort to restart some of the many collieries which are now idle?
§ Colonel LANE-FOXThat is a subject which the hon. Member will have an opportunity of debating this afternoon, and if he reads the White Paper he will find the Government proposals explained.