46. Captain CROOKSHANKasked the Prime Minister whether it is proposed to abolish the Department of Mines and absorb it in the Board of Trade during the coming financial year?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir.
§ Mr. MARDY JONESHave the Government considered the question of abolishing the Board of Trade and absorbing it in the Mines Department?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo, Sir.
§ Captain GARRO-JONESIs the Mines Department in danger of being absorbed by the Coal Merchants' Federation?