§ 66. Mr. Gallacherasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that there is still a pronounced glare from the Old Redd bing at Blairhall; and what steps are being taken to deal with this and other such bings in Fife?
§ Sir J. AndersonI have been asked to reply. The fire in this bing is of long standing but is now under control, and when it was inspected on the night of 17th September no flame or glare was visible. This and other bings are being successfully treated by various methods, and 1 have had a satisfactory report on the state of those which have been dealt with in Fife.
§ Mr. GallacherIs the right hon. Gentleman referring to the Old Redd bing or the New Redd bing, because, while at the New Redd bing the glare has been dealt with, I am informed that there is still a glare at the Old Redd bing?
§ Sir J. AndersonI am referring to the bing at Blairhall, and an air officer flying over that area last night reported that nothing was visible.
§ Mr. LoganIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is another old bing burning and that we have had no mention about it in the House?