§ 10. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary for Mines whether he has appointed the committee to examine the working of the 1935 lighting regulations in coal mines; and, if so, will he supply the names of the members of the committee
§ Captain CROOKSHANKI presume the hon. Member is referring to the Firedamp Detector Regulations in regard to which I propose to appoint such a committee forthwith. I cannot yet give the names of the members, but I may say that the committee will be fully representative of the industry and will also
| Number of Persons employed at Mines under the Coal Mines Act, 1911, as at 14th December, 1935. | ||||
| — | Underground. | Surface (including clerks). | Total. | |
| Males. | Males. | Females. | ||
| Under 16 years of age | 19,318 | 11,621 | 304 | 31,243 |
| 16 and under 18 years of age | 27,278 | 9,799 | 438 | 37,515 |
§ 19. Mr. J. GRIFFITHSasked the Secretary for Mines the number of boys under 16 years of age employed on the surface and underground, respectively, in each of the districts in the country; and also the number of persons aged 65 years and over employed underground
§ include an independent chairman and a representative of my Department.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCan the hon. and gallant Gentleman say when the committee is likely to be appointed or state who are to be invited to become members?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKI could not answer the last part of the question as regards invitations to membership. I am considering the matter at the moment.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIf I put down a question, say, on Wednesday will the hon. and gallant Gentleman be able to give me a reply?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKPerhaps the hon. Member will talk to me about the matter.