§ 80. Mr. J. Griffithsasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that coal miners are experiencing difficulties and incurring risks in travelling to and from work on account of the black-out; and whether he will investigate this matter and consider what arrangements can be made to minimise these difficulties and risks?
§ Mr. LloydIf, as I understand, the hon. Member is referring to difficulties which are experienced on colliery premises, I would point out that arrangements have already been made by which certain defined standards of lighting may be used, subject to the authority of the local officer of police, and I hope that colliery managements will take full advantage of these arrangements. If any cases where there is difficulty in giving effect to them are brought to my notice, I will certainly have them investigated, but they could be dealt with more speedily if they were brought directly to the notice of the divisional inspector of mines.
§ Mr. E. J. WilliamsWill it be possible to arrange that the miners themselves should carry their lamps so that they may have light when they go to and fro?
§ Sir Ernest SheppersonWill the hon. Gentleman give the same concession to Members of this House?