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Opencast Mining (Insurance Cover)

Oral Answers to Questions — Agriculture – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 5 Mai 1947.

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Photo of Sir Henry Legge-Bourke Sir Henry Legge-Bourke , Isle of Ely 12:00, 5 Mai 1947

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is satisfied that farmers whose land is affected by opencast coalmining are able to obtain adequate insurance cover for their stocks.

Photo of Mr Thomas Williams Mr Thomas Williams , Don Valley

I am not aware at any difficulties in obtaining adequate insurance cover, but I am making inquiries and will let the hon. and gallant Member know the results.

Photo of Sir Henry Legge-Bourke Sir Henry Legge-Bourke , Isle of Ely

Will the Minister consult the Lancashire branch of the National Farmers' Union?

Photo of Mr Thomas Williams Mr Thomas Williams , Don Valley

Yes, Sir.

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