§ Mr. J. Griffithsasked the Secretary for Mines what is the building programme for the construction of pithead baths this year, and the distribution of the proposed baths in districts; and whether he is satisfied that it will be possible to carry out the programme according to schedule?
Mr. LloymThe Miners' Welfare Commission proposes to continue installing pithead baths to the fullest extent possible, having regard to the avail-
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Name of Common. County. Whether Public Inquiry was held. Area of land affected. Purpose of Inclosure. Area of land thrown into the Common in lieu of that affected. Result of Application. Reason for not requiring an equivalent area to be added to the Common. Coleshill … Bucks — 2 acres Provision of playing field. — Application withdrawn. — Thorpe Green Surrey No ½ acre Construction of tennis courts. None Consent given. No material interference with public interests. ability of the requisite labour and materials, and hopes to place building contracts in 1940 to a value not less than last year, when they amounted to £630,000. Though there have been some delays in proceeding with building work since the outbreak of war, the commission has met with no insurmountable difficulties. It is quite impossible to say whether conditions will remain as favourable throughout the year. Following the commission's regular practice, each coalfield district will continue to be allotted baths in the building programme according to its share of the money available.