§ 22. Mr. TINKERasked the Secretary for Mines when the experimental station at Buxton will be officially opened; and will opportunity be given to persons employed in the mining industry to make an inspection of the buildings?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Colonel Lane Fox)The 14th June has been provisionally fixed for the official opening. Invitations to the ceremony will be sent to representatives of all branches of the mining industry. When the station has been opened, persons employed in the industry will be very heartily welcome to inspect it, on due notice being given to the director.
§ Mr. PALINGCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the threatened abolition of the Mines Department is likely to have any detrimental effect on such stations as this?
§ Colonel LANE FOXNo, Sir, absolutely none.