THE MAN BELOW.
WHITEHAVEN DISASTER DISCUSSED. IN THE HOUbEIOF COMMONS. NEW LEGISLATION PROMISED.
I Received June 17,10 30. pm. LONDON, June 17. lo the House of Commons, Mr Enoch Edwards initiated a debate on acccidents in coal mines. Several Labourites, who have worked as, colliers, made telling contributions to the discussion. Mr Winston Churchill paid a tribute to the gallant efforts at rescue of the victims in the Whitehaven pit, and stated that the sealing of the'intake did not prevent the escape, as the return channel was-left openior possible survivors. Experts were confident none were alive when the intake was closed. The Home Office was considering certain schemes, including the increase of inspectors. Every mine, in his opinion, ought to have a supply of breathing helmets, and u en trained in their use; also a tiained rescue corps. It was intended to introduce a short Bill ta deal with the subject immediately. (General cheers). Mr Keir Hirdie declared that Mr Churchill's speech would bring new, hope to the miners.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10072, 18 June 1910, Page 5
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169THE MAN BELOW. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10072, 18 June 1910, Page 5
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