HC Deb 05 February 1951 vol 483 cc1333-4
32. Mr. W. Fletcher

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what funds raised at the time for the specific purpose of assistance to dependants of those killed or maimed in colliery disasters in Great Britain over the last 30 years still remain; and, of such funds, what amounts in each specific case are now redundant to the needs of such dependants.

Mr. P. Noel-Baker

A new edition of the Colliery Accident Funds Return was laid before Parliament on 11th December last. It gives the information for which the hon. Member asks.

Mr. Fletcher

Is the right hon. Gentleman proposing to take any action so that the funds revealed in that document can be made available in future cases if they are no longer required for payments in respect of previous accidents?

Mr. Noel-Baker

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question down.