§ Mr. C. EDWARDSasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that 300 or more colliers have been restarted at the Risca collieries, Monmouthshire, without a single timberman or repairer being restarted; that this class of workmen are essential for keeping the roadways in repair and for ensuring reasonable freedom from falls of roof and sides, which accounts for so many accidents; and that a stoppage took place on Monday last, as a protest against these bad repairs and the general unsatisfactory state of the workings; and will he order a special examination of this colliery with a view to having these matters put right?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERA complaint in this matter was made to the Divisional Inspector of Mines on Monday last. It was investigated immediately, and such action as was found necessary was taken.