Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Industry. – in the House of Commons am ar 4 Gorffennaf 1939.
If the hon. Member is referring to the working of the different seams at individual mines the owner, agent or manager is already required, under Section 19 of the Coal Mines Act, 1911, to notify the divisional inspector whenever any work is commenced for the purpose of opening a new seam; also when the working of any seam is discontinued or abandoned, and when working is resumed after discontinuance or abandonment.