§ 5. Mr. TINKERasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is now in a position to say what reply he has had from the colliery owners as to what they intend to do with burning pit heaps and what methods they will adopt to prevent such fires starting?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI understand that representatives of the Mining Association have asked for an opportunity to discuss this question with the Secretary for Mines, and that a meeting will be arranged as soon as possible.
§ Mr. TINKERIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that I have been asking this question at intervals for four months, and that I get the same reply every time? I do hope that something will be done.
§ Mr. RUNCIMANWe are getting nearer the date now.