HC Deb 22 September 1931 vol 256 c1443
2. Mr. TOM SMITH

asked the Secretary for Mines if he can state the position with regard to the inquiry into the use of automatic gas alarms in gaseous mines?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Foot)

The series of pit trials of a newly constructed detector, decided upon by my predecessor, are in progress.

Mr. SMITH

Can the hon. Gentleman say when these gas alarm trials ate likely to be completed?

Mr. FOOT

The arrangement made by my predecessor for the trials was only made on the 13th August. The trials are being made by arrangement with the manufacturers and with the co-operation of a colliery company in Yorkshire. I cannot say how soon the trials will have their results, but I shall be glad to inform the hon. Member as soon as I can.