HC Deb 13 March 1912 vol 35 c1096
Mr. CLAUDE LOWTHER

asked the Prime Minister whether he will at once introduce legislation empowering the Board of Trade to ascertain by means of a secret ballot whether the miners of Great Britain desire any further continuance of the coal strike?

Mr. McKENNA (for the Prime Minister)

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. CLAUDE LOWTHER

Arising out of the answer, may I ask the right hon. Gentleman whether a vote that affects millions of workers in this country is not, anyhow, as important as the election of a county councillor or a Member of this House?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member must put his question down.