HC Deb 22 November 1949 vol 470 c15W
16. Mr. H. Fraser

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning whether he is aware that the National Coal Board are proposing to sink an exploratory borehole in land which has been endowed by public subscription as a war memorial at Downs Banks, Barlaston, Staffordshire; and whether he will now, in the light of public indignation, take steps to prevent this action.

Mr. Silkin:

This proposal has been abandoned.