§ Mr. LAWSONasked the Secretary for Mines the amount of overtime being worked in mines at present; and whether he receives regular reports on this matter?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKIt is impracticable to give any general figure, since overtime necessarily varies from mine to mine, and from day to day. I have, however, no reason to think that the amount of overtime is unduly high. As regards the second part of the question, His Majesty's Inspectors of Mines give constant attention to this matter and I call for reports of a general nature from time to time. As the hon. Member is aware, any particular complaint which is brought to my notice or to the notice of His Majesty's Inspectors is always promptly investigated.