Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce. – in the House of Commons at on 10 December 1941.
Mr Daniel Lipson
, Cheltenham
asked the Secretary for Mines whether he is satisfied that he has adequate powers to prevent the closing down of pits engaged in the production of coal?
Mr David Grenfell
, Gower
Yes, Sir.
Mr Daniel Lipson
, Cheltenham
Has the Minister exercised these powers on any occasion?
Mr David Grenfell
, Gower
Yes, Sir. The Secretary for Mines has power, under the Defence Regulations, to issue an Order, and this has been done upon a number of occasions.
