§ 14. Mr. TINKERasked the Secretary for Mines whether he will give the name of the colliery where the ascertained depth is 3,800 feet and the temperature 103 degrees dry bulb and 80 degrees wet bulb; and will he say if his Department have given consideration to what the 188 temperature must be before bringing about a reduction of the hours worked in hot and deep mines?
§ Mr. E. BROWNThese particulars apply to one district in the Arley Seam at Parsonage Colliery, Lancashire. The hours of work are bound up with the question of wages and employment and it seems to me better, therefore, that they should be considered in the first instance between employers and representatives of the workmen, though I am ready, of course, to consider any general representations that may be made to me on grounds of health.
§ Mr. TINKERIs not this a great opportunity to get the powers where they are absolutely needed?
§ Mr. BROWNIn reply to that, I would ask the hon. Member to convey to those locally that the best way of dealing with any problem arising here is by local discussion.
§ Mr. TINKERWe have met the employers, and they have refused to do anything.