§ 131. Mr. Mathersasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is now prepared to re-open Fauldhouse Colliery which has been closed since March, upon renewal of the guarantee against unofficial stoppages such as he has accepted in respect of other collieries and which was previously offered unanimously by the Fauldhouse miners, but not accepted.
§ Mr. ShinwellNo, Sir. The closure of this colliery has since led to increased production elsewhere, and on these grounds alone the decision to close this pit has been justified and there is no likelihood at present of it being re-opened.