§ Mr. WIGNALLasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware of the present deplorable condition of the lead and zinc mining industry in the country; and if anything is being done to carry out the recommendation of the Non-Ferrous Mining Departmental Committee in so far as it affects the proposed completion of the Halkyn sea-level tunnel, North Wales?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMAN:I am aware of the position referred to by the hon. Member, and am in communication with the companies concerned in the hope of arriving at a scheme for the completion of the Halkyn sea-level tunnel.