§ 39. Mr. Gordon Macdonaldasked the Secretary for Mines to what extent canteens, either mobile or stationary, have been provided at the collieries throughout Great Britain; and whether the use made of such canteens is satisfactory?
§ The Secretary for Mines (Mr. David Grenfell)Canteen buildings for the service of light refreshments have been provided by the Miners' Welfare Fund at about 220 out of about 1,000 collieries employing more than 50 workers. These are the only colliery canteens of which I have particulars. With very few exceptions they are in satisfactory use. I may add that I am at present in consultation with the Minister of Food regarding special supplies of food to miners which may involve the use of some form of canteen at the other collieries.