HC Deb 23 June 1921 vol 143 c1534
37. Colonel NEWMAN

asked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been called to a condition of legalised lawlessness now prevalent in the coal-mining areas of Great Britain, which condition is made possible by the Trades Disputes Act, 1906; and, for the welfare and safety of the community, will the Government repeal or amend the Act in question?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

Nothing has so far occurred which would justify so drastic and provocative a remedy.

Mr. CAIRNS

Where is this legalised lawlessness in Britain, and what is it?

Colonel NEWMAN

Is amending an Act a very extreme form of action?