§ 13. Mr. Studholmeasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will consider reopening the Hemerdon mine if it can be shown that there are reasonable prospects there of the economic production of wolfram.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithNegotiations are proceeding for the transfer of the Government's mining lease at Hemerdon. If these negotiations are successful, decisions about the future of the mine will rest with the new owners.
§ Mr. StudholmeWill my hon. and learned Friend keep me informed of developments when he is in a position to do so?
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI will certainly co-operate with my hon. Friend in his customary zeal for the good of his constituents.