HC Deb 25 March 1941 vol 370 c419
30. Mr. T. Smith

asked the Secretary for Mines how many collieries have set up joint committees for the purpose of dealing with safety questions?

The Secretary for Mines (Mr. David Grenfell)

The number is approximately 140.

Mr. Smith

Is my hon. Friend doing his best to encourage the formation of these committees?

Mr. Grenfell

Yes, Sir, we are encouraging their formation. The number of committees has been doubled since the Royal Commission reported.