§ Mr. E. J. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary for Mines whether the inquiry into safety in mines has yet terminated its work; and what steps he proposes to take upon this vital matter to the miners of Britain?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and the second part, therefore, does not arise yet.
§ Mr. HOLLANDasked the Secretary for Mines whether any provisions have been made by regulations regarding the number of times the cage shall travel a given distance in any specified time; and will he consider dealing with the speeding-up methods adopted by many collieries in the process of winding coal, which is proving a matter of danger to the men so employed?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKThe answer to the first part of the question is "No." With regard to the second part, I am not clear as to what persons it is suggested are endangered, but I shall be glad to inquire into any cases brought to my notice.