§ 59. Mr. ADAMSONasked the Prime Minister whether the Government have considered the Reports, of the Coal Industry Commission; and whether the Government are prepared to adopt and carry into effect the recommendations of a majority of the Commission in favour of nationalisation of the coal mines?
§ Mr. SHORTTI would refer the right hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Leader of the House to questions on this subject yesterday.
§ 60. Mr. ADAMSONasked the Prime Minister when the Bill to amend the Coal Control Agreement Act in order to give effect to the financial recommendations contained in the Sankey Reports of the Coal Industry Commission will be introduced?
§ Mr. SHORTTI regret that I am not yet in a position to make any statement.
§ 61. Mr. ADAMSONasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the adoption by the Government of the Sankey Interim Report of the Coal Industry Com mission, he can state when it is proposed to introduce the Bill to provide for a shorter working day of seven hours for underground workers to come into operation on the 16th July?
§ Mr. SHORTTNotice of presentation of this Bill was given yesterday, and it will be introduced to-day.