§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary for Mines whether overtime working in Yorkshire coal mines is increasing or decreasing; how many managers or proprietors have been prosecuted during the present year; the number of convictions registered; and the 'average fines. imposed?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKI have no reason to think that overtime working in Yorkshire coal mines is increasing. The subject is constantly engaging the attention of His Majesty's inspectors, and. representations are made to managers wherever there appears to be reason to do so. The answer to each of the last three parts of the question is, none.