§ 56. Mr. Tinkerasked the Minister of Health whether the inspector of alkali 1767 works has made a recent report to him of the state of burning pit-heaps; and whether the owners of coal mines are trying to put out those already on fire and taking effective measures to prevent accumulations of inflammable matter that may cause fires?
§ Sir K. WoodYes, Sir. I am informed that owners of pits which have been visited are usually willing to adopt the alkali inspectors' suggestions for dealing with fires and for preventing further fires in future.
§ Mr. TinkerWill there be an opportunity to raise this question in the Debate on the right hon. Gentleman's salary?
§ Sir K. WoodI will consider that point and communicate with the hon. Member.