HC Deb 02 March 1944 vol 397 c1582
59. Mr. Daģģar

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether it is proposed in any Government scheme of post-war reconstruction to give consideration to the plight of those individuals who have already suffered and will continue to suffer considerable loss from subsidence in the mining areas of Great Britain.

Mr. Tom Smith

This question is already being considered by my Ministry, in consultation with the other Departments concerned.

Mr. Daģģar

Are we entitled to anticipate that there will be, in any post-war plan, regard to those individuals?

Mr. Smith

In fulfilment of a promise given some months ago, this is being considered by the Department.

Mr. Daģģar

Can we expect legislation immediately following the reports to which my hon. Friend refers?

Mr. Smith

That would not be a matter for me.