§ 81. Mr. DAGGARasked the Secretary for Mines whether the recent appointment of a workmen's inspector was made by the men employed at the Bedwas colliery, Monmouthshire, or by the employers; and in what manner was the appointment made?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKI understand that the appointment was made by the workmen employed; but the short notice given has not enabled me to obtain full information. I observe that the hon. Member hs put down further questions relating to this colliery for answer on Tuesday next, and I hope then to be in in a position to give fuller particulars.
§ 82. Mr. DAGGARasked the Secretary for Mines whether he will give the number of inspections made by the workmen employed at the Bedwas colliery, Monmouthshire, during the years 1934 and 1935, respectively?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKThe number of such inspections was 31 during 1934, and 13 during 1935.
§ 83. Mr. DAGGARasked the Secretary for Mines how much of the amount of money required to defray the cost of the workmen's examination of the Bedwas colliery, Monmouthshire, during 1935 was deducted from the wages of the workmen; and whether such deduction is a condition of employment at this colliery?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKI understand that certain sums are deducted from the wages of the workmen in question by virtue of an agreement between the Wales Miners' Industrial Union and 1180 Benefit Society and the colliery company, and I am informed that the amount deducted in respect of workmen's examiners is one half-penny per week. As regards the second part of the question, I have no information.