HC Deb 31 May 1922 vol 154 c2124W
Mr. W. THORNE

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that the existing law with regard to mining subsidence operates harshly against the general public; whether the Government intends re-introducing the Compensation for Subsidence Bill with a view to its early passage into law; and if he will take action in the matter?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement which I made in reply to a question by the hon. Member for Abertillery (Mr. G. Barker) on 12th April last.