HC Deb 23 February 1932 vol 262 c188
6. Mr. TINKER

asked the Secretary for Mines the number of inspections made by representatives of the workmen under Section 16 of the Mines Act for the year 1930 and the figures for 1928 and 1929; and will he give separate figures for Lancashire?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Isaac Foot)

In 1928, 1929 and 1930 respectively, 2,547, 2,727 and 3,631 inspections on behalf of the workmen were made in the whole of Great Britain. The corresponding figures for Lancashire are 10, 4, and 11.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Is the hon. Member aware that the number of inspectors allows of only one inspection per annum, and will he consider the advisability of compelling coal companies to pay inspectors to perform these duties?

Mr. FOOT

I will take into consideration what the hon. Member says.