HC Deb 19 February 1935 vol 298 cc159-60
12. Mr. TINKER (for Mr. PARKINSON)

asked the Secretary for Mines how many of His Majesty's inspectors of mines in Great Britain have sons occupying official positions in the district over which they have supervision as mines inspectors?

Mr. E. BROWN

Three.

Mr. TINKER

Can the hon. Gentleman say in what districts they are?

Mr. BROWN

I could not give the districts. One is an overman, another an undermanager and the third is an agent.

Mr. T. SMITH

Can the hon. Gentleman give an assurance that this practice will be discouraged?

Mr. BROWN

I could not give an assurance in general terms of that kind. It depends on the circumstances of the case as I have said in a previous answer.

Mr. PALING

Has the hon. Gentleman assured himself that in these particular cases there is no reason for this?

Mr. BROWN

I have.