HC Deb 21 March 1912 vol 35 c2055
Mr. STAVELEY-HILL

asked whether the Government has received explicit assurance that on the Royal Assent being given to the Minimum Wage Bill the miners will forthwith return to work?

The PRIME MINISTER

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. STAVELEY-HILL

Upon what assurance is the Coal Mines (Minimum Wage) Bill to be passed?

The PRIME MINISTER

It is not based on any assurance.