27. Mr. ERNEST WINTERTONasked the Secretary for Mines whether the results of the recent tests in connection with the use of automatic gas detectors have been satisfactory; and, if so, when he proposes to take steps to prevent future loss of life by making the use of such detectors compulsory in all danger zones in coal mines?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI have received from the Safety in Mines Research Board a full report on the results of the recent series of pit trials, and I have thought it right to give the manufacturers of the detector an opportunity to study and comment on this report. I received their comments a few days ago and I am now carefully reviewing the whole position.