§ Mr. Evelyn Walkden (by Private Notice)asked the Secretary for Mines whether he has any information to give to the House regarding the explosion at Bullcroft Main Colliery on Sunday.
§ Mr. GrenfellI regret to have to report that an explosion occurred at Bullcroft Main Colliery on Sunday morning which caused the deaths of six men, all trained members of a colliery rescue team which was on duty at the mine that morning. I am awaiting further details of the circumstances, and will again report to the House when these are available. I feel sure the House will desire to join in expressing sympathy with the relatives of the men who lost their lives.