HC Deb 12 March 1935 vol 299 cc193-4
24. Mrs. WARD

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is now able to give any information about the proposed re-organisation of the coal mines in the Cannock Chase coalfield?

The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Ernest Brown)

The preparation of a scheme involving 11 companies is necessarily a very difficult and detailed matter, and although I understand considerable progress has now been made, I am unable to add anything to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend on 13th November last.

Mrs. WARD

Can the hon. Gentleman state what this re-organisation will cost and who will bear the cost?

Mr. BROWN

I cannot say at this stage.

Mr. MANDER

Is any difficulty being found in obtaining the necessary information from the mineowners?

Mr. BROWN

I should want notice of that question if the hon. Member requires a detailed answer.

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