§ Mr. Priceasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that inconvenience is being caused to miners in the Forest of Dean by the shortage of matches; that in gas-free pits in their coalfields delays are caused through men being unable to light their lamps; and whether he will take steps to remedy this trouble?
§ Mr. GrenfellTwo cases of collieries in the Forest of Dean experiencing difficulty in obtaining supplies of matches for use underground have been brought to the notice of my Department. In both instances satisfactory arrangements have been made with the matches control for the monthly requirements to be supplied through the collieries' normal supplying agent.