HC Deb 18 March 1912 vol 35 c1518
Mr. OLIVER LOCKER-LAMPSON

asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn during the strike negotiations to instances of fraud in the conduct of ballots of miners' trade unions; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?

The PRIME MINISTER

I have no information as to fraud in the conduct of ballots of miners' trade unions, and in any case the Government have no power to intervene.