Burning Pit-Heap, Tyldesley.

Oral Answers to Questions — Public Health. – in the House of Commons at on 15 April 1935.

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Photo of Mr John Tinker Mr John Tinker , Leigh

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asked the Minister of Health whether he is now in a position to say whether the burning pit-heaps at Gin Pits, Astley, at Tyldesley, which have been reported to him, are now under control; and can he say if the colliery company have given him an assurance when the fires will be extinguished?

Photo of Mr Geoffrey Shakespeare Mr Geoffrey Shakespeare , Norwich

My right hon. Friend is expecting shortly to receive a further report from his inspector and on the receipt of this he will communicate with the hon. Member.

Photo of Mr John Tinker Mr John Tinker , Leigh

Will the hon. Member keep a close watch on this fire, and will he also assist me in getting a private Bill through this House, which will provide further powers for dealing with this matter?