§ Colonel Burtonasked the Secretary for Mines whether his attention has been called to the closing down of the Blackhall Colliery, Durham; what is the cause; and what action he is taking to secure its reopening?
§ Mr. GrenfellI am aware that this mine has been idle owing to a dispute since i6th March. The chief conciliation officer of my Department is now in Durham, and I must await his report before making any further statement.