Coal Mining (Subsidence)

HC Deb 26 October 1965 vol 718 c44W

Mr. Wall

asked the Minister of Power if he will make a statement on the precautions taken by the National Coal Board to prevent mining subsidence.

Mr. John Morris

This is a matter for the National Coal Board, and I have asked the Chairman to write to the hon. Member explaining the various methods of working adopted by the Board to prevent or reduce damage from mining subsidence.