HC Deb 22 October 1946 vol 427 cc338-9W
109. Mr. O. Poole

asked the Minister of Works whether the Slate Quarry Industry Committee have yet made their report to him; and whether a decision has been reached as to the future of the Rhiwarth slate quarry.

119. Mr. Goronwy Roberts

asked the Minister of Works when the report of the committee of inquiry into the Welsh slate industry will be published.

Mr. Tomlinson

I have received the report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Welsh slate industry which will be published as soon as possible. The report is being carefully studied and I am not yet in a position to make any statement regarding the industry as a whole or particular quarries.