HC Deb 07 July 1943 vol 390 c2087
44. Mr. Thorne

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Works whether he can give any information in connection with the coal borings in Swansea public park; what kind of coal has been found, soft or hard; and will the public be debarred from entering the park whilst the boring is going on?

Mr. Hicks

Prospecting is just about to begin so that the quantity and quality of coal involved cannot yet be stated. Inconvenience to the public will be reduced to the minimum. The arrangements have been agreed with the local authority.

Mr. Thorne

Can the Parliamentary Secretary give any reason why he should damage this splendid park?

Mr. Hicks

It is not a question of that. It is a question of getting coal.

Mr. Mort

I would like to thank the hon. Member who put down this Question, but is he aware that Swansea is adequately represented in this House?