§ Mr. Edward Daviesasked the Minister of Works if he will bear in mind the special difficulties caused by mining subsidence in North Staffordshire when making arrangements for capital expenditure for work done under licence; and if he will make a reasonable allowance to meet the difficulty in each case.
§ Mr. EcclesYes. These difficulties have been taken into account in determining the licensing quotas for North Staffordshire for the current year.