HC Deb 22 September 1931 vol 256 cc1445-6
6. Mr. EDE

asked the Secretary for Mines how many schemes for pit-head baths are now in process of erection; how many are under consideration; and whether any alteration of policy is anticipated?

Mr. FOOT

The information asked for is as follows:

Pit-head Baths under Mining Industry Act, 1926.
Baths so far completed 67
Baths (including extensions) in respect of which tenders have been approved 48
Baths in respect of which preliminary plans have been approved 43
Total 158

As regards the last part of the question, I have no reason to anticipate any alteration in the present policy of the Miners' Welfare Committee in erecting baths as rapidly as possible so long as funds permit.