§ 1. Mr. Tinkerasked the Secretary for Mines whether it is his intention to make a personal inspection of some of the mines in each county; and, if so, will he visit one or two of the deep and hot mines in Lancashire, so as to get an understanding of the conditions prevailing there?
§ The Secretary for Mines (Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd)Yes, Sir. I hope in the near future to visit collieries in all the larger coalfields, and when visiting Lancashire it is my intention to do what the hon. Member suggests.
§ Mr. TinkerI am glad to hear that, and we will wish him well in his inspection, but is the hon. Gentleman aware that mine workers are of opinion that the colliery owners, when they receive a visit from an inspector or the Secretary for Mines, show only the very best conditions? We want him to be aware of that fact and to ask to see the normal, and even the worst, conditions, so that he will know what is happening?