HC Deb 02 May 1929 vol 227 c1872

CLAUSE 13.—(Control of pumping under joint mines drainage schemes.)

Motion made, and Question proposed, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill."

Mr. GUINNESS

This Clause provides that the Board would control the joint pumping operations which might be set up under the power of the Ministry of Mines. Since the Bill was before the Select Committee negotiations have taken place, and the two county councils concerned have agreed that the Clause may be deleted. It has been pointed out that these joint operations will not mean the pumping of any more water collectively than would have been put into the drain if the mines had pumped separately.

Question, "That the Clause stand part of the Bill," put, and negatived.