§ 90. Mr. Gordon Macdonaldasked the Minister of Health what is the result of the investigation by his Department into the nuisance arising from a burning pit-heap formed by the Garwood Hill Collieries Company, Limited, Bryn, near Wigan; and what steps are to be taken to have the nuisance abated?
§ Mr. ElliotMy inspectors have made several visits to this pit-heap. Endeavour has been made to reduce the fire by the removal of combustible material and the selection of the material tipped on the heap. I understand that no further spontaneously combustible material is being added to the heap and that an effort is to be made to quench the fire with water. I am keeping in touch with developments.
Mr. GriffithsIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that at the Barnsley football ground they can hardly see the match now because of the burning heaps nearby?