§ 4. Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Minister of Power how many Rolf installations have been installed in coal mines in Great Britain.
§ Dr. BrayI understand that two experimental installations were made in 1962; these have now been withdrawn and are awaiting transfer to other pits. Two others are in current operation, one is in the process of installation, and a further three will follow shortly.
§ Mr. JenkinMay I ask the Minister not to give consent for any further Rolf 215 installations until the National Union of Mineworkers and the National Coal Board have reached agreement on the 7-day manning of these expensive capital installations in coal mines? Is not the failure to agree on 7-day manning an absolute disaster?
§ Mr. JenkinOn a point of order, Mr. Speaker. I asked the Minister whether he would withhold consent for any further installations.
§ Mr. SpeakerA Minister has the right to answer a Question in whatever way he likes.