HC Deb 12 December 1946 vol 431 c267W
92. Mr. T. Brown

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is now in a position to give the names of the committee appointed to consider the question of mining subsidence and damage arising therefrom.

Mr. Shinwell

I have already announced that Mr. T. F. Turner, K.C. has accepted the chairmanship of this Committee, and I have appointed the following to be members:

  • The hon. Member for Abertillery (Mr. Daggar).
  • The hon. Member for Leek (Mr. Harold Davies).
  • The hon. Member for South Hendon (Sir H. Lucas-Tooth).
  • Sir William W. Gibson.
  • Mr. C. P. Harvey.
  • Mr. J. M. Mitchell.
  • Mr. M. F M. Wright.

I shall be appoint one, or possibly two, additional members, and I hope to make a further announcement in the course of a few days.