HC Deb 21 March 1939 vol 345 c1102
24. Mr. T. Smith

asked 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. Cross

The 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. Smith

Has 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. Cross

I have no information with me, and perhaps the hon. Member will put that question on the Order Paper.