HC Deb 12 November 1918 vol 110 c2479
14. Mr. WING

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War if it is possible to release early a large number of miners, in view of the shortage of coal?

Mr. MACPHERSON

This question is constantly receiving attention, and coal-miners are released from the Army from time to time in accordance with the decisions of the War Cabinet. In view of the present situation, as many additional miners as possible who are serving at home will be released, and I understand some are being released from France.