§ 12. Sir ROBERT YOUNGasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware of the damage done to the property of local authorities and private individuals by mining subsidence in many parts of the country; and whether he will consider dealing with this matter in the proposed Bill to deal with the unification of mining royalties, so that owners, lessors, and lessees of such royalties will bear their share of the expense incurred in making good the present and the probable future damage from such underground workings?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part, I will bear the hon. Member's suggestion in mind, but I cannot undertake to deal with the matter in any Bill relating to Coal Mining Royalties.
§ Sir R. YOUNGWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman consult with the Minister of Health in relation to these matters in so far as municipal housing is concerned?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKThat is another matter.