HC Deb 01 August 1935 vol 304 c2855
68. Mr. G. NICHOLSON

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he proposes to take active steps to encourage other districts to follow the example of Lancashire in forming a selling pool?

Captain CROOKSHANK

My hon. Friend will appreciate that the Lancashire selling scheme has only been in force for a very short time and that other districts may desire to see the results of its operation before taking steps to formulate similar schemes of their own. If requested, I shall, of course, be very happy, as in the case of the Lancashire scheme, to render all possible, assistance in the preparation of such schemes.

Mr. TINKER

Will the hon. and gallant Member consider the desirability of calling for a report on the scheme after it has been working for 12 months in Lancashire?

Captain CROOKSHANK

I will consider that.