§ 34. Mr. TINKERasked the Minister of Health whether he is now in a position to say whether the burning pit-heaps at Gin Pits, Astley, at Tyldesley, which have been reported to him, are now under control; and can he say if the colliery company have given him an assurance when the fires will be extinguished?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH(Mr. Shakespeare)My right hon. Friend is expecting shortly to receive a further report from his inspector and on the receipt of this he will communicate with the hon. Member.
§ Mr. TINKERWill the hon. Member keep a close watch on this fire, and will he also assist me in getting a private Bill through this House, which will provide further powers for dealing with this matter?