§ 39. Mr. TINKERasked the Secretary for Mines the number of pit-head baths sanctioned by the welfare committee to be erected in Lancashire; and the names of the collieries and the progress made?
§ Commodore KINGThe Miners' Welfare Committee have up to the present approved plans for six pit-head bath schemes in Lancashire. These schemes relate to the following collieries: Raven-head, Chanters, Gibfield Arley, Parsonage, Nook and Agecroft. It is hoped that building will commence shortly in the case of the first three named. In regard to the other three, active negotiations are in progress.
§ Mr. MARDY JONESWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman have inquiries made for purposes of comparison as to the position in Germany and other countries?
§ Commodore KINGI should require notice of that question.