HC Deb 30 March 1922 vol 152 c1570W
Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Secretary for Mines if he is aware of the existence of the safety-scotch for runaway colliery tubs (Patent No. 617,718); and, if so, will he state whether he is prepared to recommend its universal adoption with the view of greater safety in the coalmining industry?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

The invention in question is known to the Mines Department. But the hon. Member will understand that, while I am very anxious to do everything possible to increase safety in mining, it is impossible for me to single out particular inventions for recommendation.

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