§ Sir W. Bromley-Davenportasked the Minister of Power if he is satisfied that the regulations contained in the Coal and other Mines (Horses) Order 1956 are being complied with, particularly in the Yorkshire area; what representations he has received that some ponies in mines are being overworked through overloading or too many shifts at a time; and when the last of these animals will be employed.
§ Mr. FreesonYes. My right hon. Friend has received no representations since 1964 about ponies being overworked. I am informed by the National Coal Board that it expects the use of horses in its mines to have virtually ceased by 1970.