HC Deb 13 February 1934 vol 285 c1740
2. Mr. MANDER

asked the Secretary for Mines whether the Coal Mines Reorganisation Commission have yet been able to prepare their scheme for the Cannock Chase coalfield; and what the present position is?

Mr. E. BROWN

I am informed by the Commission that at present there is nothing to add to the information given on pages 10 and 11 of their recently published Report.

Mr. MANDER

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether the Commission obtained all the information they desired in connection with this matter?

Mr. BROWN

That is a separate question, and, if the hon. Member will put it down, I will try to get the information.

Mr. DICKIE

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether, in the new legislation announced to-day, any provision will be made in order that the nation may get some return from the expenditure which has been incurred?

Mr. BROWN

The Bill refers to Part I and not to Part II of the Act.