§ 18. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if bedding is now provided for the horses and ponies in all mines using them in accordance with the 1949 regulations; and to what extent all underground stables are now provided with electric light.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydAs regards bedding, the answer is yes. As regards light, electric lighting has been provided or is being provided in nearly every mine where electricity is available.
§ 19. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will make regulations to ensure that the pony haulage roads in mines shall be provided with electric light when electric battery lamps are not fixed to the ponies' and horses' collars, in the interests of safety and efficient working.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydNo. Pony haulage roads are generally in those parts of the mine where it would not be safe to install fixed electric lighting.