HC Deb 13 July 1937 vol 326 cc1047-8
39. Mr. T. Williams

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that, although the funds collected for the dependants of those who were killed in the Cadeby Main disaster of 1912 are exhausted, there are still many widows left for whom no provision is made; and whether he will consult the trustees of other disaster funds with a view to making provision for these women?

Captain Crookshank

I am aware of the facts as stated by the hon. Member, though I would remind him that the exhaustion of this fund was definitely contemplated by the committee originally responsible for its administration. With regard to the second half of the question, although the administration of these funds is not a matter over which I have any control, I will see whether it is possible to secure assistance from other funds if this should prove to be necessary.

Mr. Williams

Is the Secretary for Mines aware that there are 16 widows who have been widows now for a quarter of a century for whom no provision is made, while at the same time there are similar disaster funds that are locked up where no dependants are left?