§ 53. Mr. Nottasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware of the substantial efforts already made by local authorities and volunteers to fence disused mine shafts in Cornwall and elsewhere; whether he will now provide financial help to local authorities to accelerate this work, where the owners cannot be traced; and whether he will issue a circular to local authorities and extractive industries laying down standards for rendering disused mineral workings safe for the public.
§ Mr. MacCollMy right hon. Friend is aware of what is being done; local authorities qualifying for rate deficiency grant will receive grant on the cost of this work; they are best able to judge what is needed in each case and he does not think a circular is called for.