SPREAD-OVER SYSTEM.

HC Deb 20 January 1931 vol 247 c17

22. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Secretary for Mines in what districts the spread-over system has been worked in the coal mines during the Parliamentary Recess?

Mr. SHINWELL

The answer involves a list of some length, and, with the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the list:

Coal Mining Districts in which a "Spread-over" system has been worked during the Parliamentary Recess.

• Lancashire and Cheshire.
• Cannock Chase.
• Cumberland.
• North Wales.
• Warwickshire.
• Shropshire.
• North Staffordshire.
• Leicestershire.
• South Staffordshire.
• South Wales.
• Scotland.
• Bristol.
• South Derbyshire.