§ 38. Mr. KELLYasked the Secretary for Mines what reports have been received from his officers regarding the condition of tin mines in Cornwall, especially the effect on the health of the workpeople?
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSThe health conditions of these mines are inspected by one of His Majesty's inspectors stationed in Cornwall, and his reports show that generally they are satisfactory and have improved of recent years.
§ Mr. KELLYHave there been any recent reports, say within the last six months, on the health of the miners?
§ Mr. WILLIAMSI cannot answer that question without notice.
§ Mr. MARDY JONESIs the hon. Gentleman satisfied that provision is made for the tin miner, when he comes to the surface, to change from his wet clothing into dry clothing?
§ Mr. WILLIAMSQuite obviously, I must have notice of that question.
§ 40. Mr. KELLYasked the Secretary for Mines the output of the tin mines in Cornwall for the year 1919, 1920, and 1927, respectively?
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSThe output of dressed tin ore from mines in Cornwall was 4,454 tons in 1919, 4,123 tons in 1920, and 3,694 tons in 1927. In the same years 674, 709 and 454 tons respectively of dressed ore were produced from other workings.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSCan the hon. Gentleman give any idea as to why there is a decrease in production in view of the fact that the price of tin is so high?
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSI am afraid that I have not looked into that point.
§ Mr. KELLYIn view of the heavier demand for tin at this time, has the hon. Gentleman discovered why so many of the mines are closing?
§ Commander WILLIAMSIs not it a fact that there are more mines open today than four years ago?
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSWere not several hundred tin miners suspended from work in the Penzance area recently?