§ Mr. T. SMITHasked the Secretary for Mines how many of His Majesty's inspectors of mines above the rank of junior inspectors and of the members of the technical staff of the safety in mines research board have had experience in the management of a coal mine as set out in Section 2 of the Coal Mines Act, 1911, or have at any time exercised daily supervision of workers at the coal face and on haulage roads; and what is the average period of practical experience underground of each of the above-named group of officials?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKA statement is being prepared, and I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.