§ Mr. E. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary for Mines the number of men rendered idle in the closing of Raglan colliery, Heol-y-cyw, Glamorgan; and whether he is making an attempt on behalf of the Government to enable the colliery to reopen and avert ruin to the community and greater hardship to the already distressed area of Glamorganshire?
§ Mr. E. BROWNThe Brynwyth colliery owned by the Raglan Collieries. Limited, closed down on 23rd March. 1935, the number of men rendered idle 2003W being 514. I understand that the company is in voluntary liquidation, but that 54 men are at present retained. I regret the hardship resulting but, as the hon. Member is aware, the closing of any colliery is necessarily a question to be decided by those responsible for its working, and I am not in a position to intervene in the matter.