Mr. David Adamsasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware of the establishment of a clinic for the treatment of rheumatism among mineworkers at Horden collieries; and in view of the prevalence of this affliction among miners he will give special attention to this experiment, with a view to its general extension in the coalfields?
§ Mr. LloydYes, Sir. I am aware that discussions are in progress for building and equipping a clinic at the Horden Colliery Baths by means of grants from the Miners' Welfare Fund. This experiment will be the first of its kind and I shall watch the results with close interest.