HC Deb 01 June 1933 vol 278 c2065
63. Major HILLS

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he has come to any decision as to the necessity of supplying coal mines with automatic gas detectors?

Dr. BURGIN

I have been asked to reply. My hon. Friend the Secretary for Mines, has now received all the reports on the recent pit trials of the Ringrose automatic detector, and he is having a limited number of copies printed in one volume for distribution to the interested parties, so as to give them an opportunity of considering the bEarlng of the results on the general question of gas detection.

Mr. PIKE

Will that be available to Members of the House?

Dr. BURGIN

I will convey the suggestion to my hon. Friend the Secretary for Mines.

Mr. TINKER

When does the hon. Gentleman expect the final report to be issued?

Dr. BURGIN

I will ask the Secretary for Mines.