§ 31. Sir MURDOCH MACDONALDasked the Secretary for Mines if he can state the tonnage of steel pit-props used in the years 1927 and 1932, respectively; and the quantity of wood pit-props used in the same years?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Ernest Brown)The general development of the use in mines of steel supports, including props, is dealt with by the Divisional Inspectors in their annual reports. The reports for 1932, which have been published within the last few weeks, show that large numbers of steel props are now in use with encouraging results. I regret that I have no general statistical information oh the subject.
§ Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMSWill the hon. Gentleman do everything to encourage the use of these steel props in order to help the mining industry?
§ Mr. WILLIAMSWill the hon. Gentleman point out to the Government how money is being wasted on afforestation in consequence?