73. Mr. J. T. Priceasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what representations he has received concerning the public danger which still exists in many abandoned mining areas from uncovered deep pitshafts associated with disused workings; what action he proposes to take in regard to the Eatock pit-shaft at Westhoughton following representations made to him; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacCollOn 7th December the Westhoughton Urban District Council notified my right hon. Friend of its concern about the danger from two disused pitshafts at Eatock pit, which is owned by the National Coal Board. The Department is in touch with the Ministry of256W Power and a full reply will be sent to the Council as soon as possible. The Department is also in touch with the Camborne-Redruth Urban District Council about a similar problem.