§ Mr. MANDERasked the Secretary for Mines if he is now able to state what progress has been made towards bringing to an end the power of the South Staffordshire Mines Drainage Board to levy rates for work which they are no longer performing?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI am still awaiting a communication from the mineowners concerned. I suggested a further meeting between them, and I understand that they are meeting to consider the matter this week.