§ Sir W. Jenkinsasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that two pits at Gwaun-cae-Gurwen, Mardy and East pits, have been idle for months and, as they produce excellent anthracite coal, will he take action to have them restarted; and what control his Department has over the Amalgamated Anthracite Combine?
§ Mr. GrenfellI am aware that these two pits have been closed. The question of their re-opening is one for the decision of the company, having regard to the possibility of disposing of the additional output under the present difficulties of transport. Failing such disposal facilities there would be no advantage in my Department pressing the company to reopen these pits.