§ 83. Mr. Lipsonasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is satisfied that he has adequate powers to prevent the closing down of pits engaged in the production of coal?
§ Mr. LipsonHas the Minister exercised these powers on any occasion?
§ Mr. GrenfellYes, Sir. The Secretary for Mines has power, under the Defence Regulations, to issue an Order, and this has been done upon a number of occasions.