Mr. W. Joseph Stewartasked the Lord Privy Seal what steps are being taken by his Department to ascertain as to whether colliery undertakings in vulnerable areas in the country are seeking to put into effect the recommendations contained in the memorandum issued to colliery owners in connection with air-raid precautions?
§ Sir J. AndersonApart from the specific obligations to be imposed upon employers under the Civil Defence Bill the initiative 1645W in this matter must rest primarily with the industry, but my hon. Friend the Secretary for Mines has made arrangements for a conference of mines inspectors to be held next week in order that they may be instructed as to the advice and guidance they should give.