§ 9. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary for Mines whether the Coalowners' Association have yet submitted proposals for amending Part I of the Coal Mines Act, 1930; and, if so, will he state the Government attitude towards them?
§ Mr. E. BROWNThe position is as it was when I replied on 27th June to similar questions by the hon. Members for Widnes (Mr. Robinson) and for Aberdare (Mr. G. Hall). I am sending the hon. Member a copy of that reply.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSDid not the hon. Member lead the House to believe that unless the coalowners made up their minds to some amendment of Part I the Government had made up their mind that they would take action?
§ Mr. BROWNIf my hon. Friend will consult me, I will send him the statement made by the President of the Board of Trade on that question.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSHow much longer is the hon. Member going to allow the coal-owners to destroy themselves, and the miners as well, in this process before doing something?
§ Mr. ROBINSONWill the hon. Member do his best to get this question settled?
§ Mr. BROWNMy hon. Friend knows that I am fully aware of the urgency and difficulties of the question.