HC Deb 27 June 1921 vol 143 c1958
Mr. A. HENDERSON

The House is aware that important negotiations have been going on in connection with the coal dispute. May I ask the Home Secretary whether he is in a position to report to the House whether progress has been made in the negotiations, and when a final settlement is likely to be made?

Mr. SHORTT

Undoubtedly progress is being made, but the matter is now under discussion, and it is impossible to make a statement at present. I cannot say exactly when a statement can be made, but we hope that it will be shortly.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

May I ask, on that matter, whether the House will be informed at the earliest possible moment, by moving the Adjournment either to-morrow or at some other time, as soon as some decision has been reached by the Government?

Mr. SHORTT

I think I have already answered that. A statement will be made as soon as may be possible.

Adjourned accordingly at Five Minutes after Eleven o'clock.