§ 24. Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary for Mines whether the central committee of the Miners Welfare Fund have reached a decision with reference to the proposal of setting up a rheumatism treatment centre in one of the coalfields?
§ Mr. CrossThe central committee are in sympathy with the proposal and detailed consideration is being given by the pithead baths management committee of a Durham colliery to the possibility of establishing a centre at their baths.
§ Mr. SmithHas the hon. Member any information as to when we are likely to get a decision; and what are the obstacles in the way of a speedy settlement?
§ Mr. CrossI have no information with me, and perhaps the hon. Member will put that question on the Order Paper.