HC Deb 17 May 1939 vol 347 c1427W
Mr. G. Hall

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he will give the number of pithead baths erected in the coalfields of this country before 1935; the number which were provided with canteens; and the number which have applied since 1935 to the Miners' Welfare Committee for canteens to be added to the existing baths?

Mr. Lloyd

The number of pithead baths erected or commenced by the Miners' Welfare Committee before 1934,

Name of Site. Year of Purchase. Area in Acres. Price per Acre. Gross Annual Value immediately prior to acquisition. Rateable Value, i.e. after derating of agricultural lands.
£ £ £
Granton Mains Farm 1931 160 250 600 75
East Pilton 1932 120* 259 * *
West Pilton 1935 118 355 314 39
* The total area acquired by the corporation was 143 acres with a gross annual value of £554 and a rateable value of £125. The area of 120 acres acquired for housing is not separately entered in the valuation roll.