HC Deb 08 July 1930 vol 241 c228
42. Mr. LLEWELLYN-JONES

asked the Secretary for Mines how many divisional inspectors of mines, senior, junior and sub-inspectors of mines and quarries, respectively, there are in Wales and Monmouthshire; and how many in each category have a knowledge of the Welsh language?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Shinwell)

In Wales and Monmouthshire there are employed three divisional inspectors, four senior inspectors, eight junior inspectors, 10 sub-inspectors of mines and quarries, and two horse inspectors, a total of 27, three of whom spend only part of their time in Wales. Of these 27 inspectors, 13 have a thorough knowledge and eight others some knowledge of the Welsh language.