§ 97. Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether the committee of inquiry into the metalliferous resources of this country has yet reported on the reopening of the Wanlockhead lead mines; what was the gist of their report; and what decision he has reached upon their recommendations.
§ Mr. ShinwellNo, Sir. The inquiry by the Mineral Development Committee, which covers a wide field in the United Kingdom, is still in progress, and I am not yet in a position to say when their final report is likely to be expected.