HC Deb 02 April 1935 vol 300 c177
15. Mr. TINKER

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware of the complaints of miners about the noise caused by iron conveyors on the coal face; and whether it is the intention of the coal owners to gradually substitute rubber belting which is more suitable?

Mr. E. BROWN

I have from time to time received representations as to the prejudicial effect of excessive noise on the safety and well-being of underground workmen, and it is certainly desirable that everything possible should be done to mitigate it. I am glad to be able to say, therefore, that the use of belt-conveyors, which is already extensive, is rapidly expanding, owing to the constructional improvements effected in recent years, and that this tendency may be confidently expected to continue.

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