§ 6. Mr. Tinkerasked the Secretary for Mines whether he has had any further communication with the Westleigh Colliery Company; and what is the position with regard to their re-starting?
§ Captain CrookshankI am informed that negotiations between the owners and the workmen are proceeding, but that no agreement has yet been reached.
§ Mr. TinkerHas not the Minister any powers in regard to trying to get owners to open mines?
§ Captain CrookshankNo, Sir, not that I know of, but, as I say, negotiations are proceeding between the people most concerned.