§ 47. Mr. KELLYasked the Secretary for Mines the number of tin mines working in the country; and whether any mines have been restarted during this year?
§ Mr. FOOTOnly one mine, namely, East Pool and Agar, has been producing tin during this year, although dressing operations were carried on at a second mine, and pumping was continued at a third. I regret that no mines have been restarted during the year.
§ Mr. KELLYIs the hon. Gentleman taking any steps to encourage these people responsible for tin mines to commence operations again?
§ Mr. FOOTThe matter has been under consideration by the Metalliferous 800 Mines Advisory Committee. There was a report from a sub-committee of that committee, and it is being considered by the main committee on the 14th of the present month. No report has yet been presented to the Department.
§ Mr. KELLYWill this report be available for the Members of this House, who are very much interested in the development of this industry?
§ Mr. FOOTI am not able to make a promise of that, but I think that information should be placed at the disposal of Members, especially as it is concerned with the county in which I am particularly interested.