§ Mr. RICHARDSasked the Home Secretary how many of His Majesty's Inspectors of Mines have relinquished their duties for military or naval service; and whether he intends to appoint temporary inspectors to take their places?
§ Mr. CECIL HARMSWORTHSixteen of the inspectors have joined the Forces. It is not proposed to appoint any temporary inspectors, as there would be great difficulty in present circumstances in obtaining suitable men, and their services would not be of much value until they had had a considerable experience of the work.