BLANTYRE COLLIERY (DISPUTE). (Hansard, 9 July 1924)

§ 33. Sir K. WOOD
asked the Minister of Labour whether he can state the position of the strike at Loanend Colliery, Blantyre?

§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. A. V. Alexander)
I have been asked to reply. My hon. Friend has no information beyond that contained in the reply he gave the hon. Member on 24th June.

§ Sir K. WOOD
Has my hon. Friend taken any interest at all in this matter? How long is the strike going to continue Is it not time that a Court of Inquiry was appointed?

HON. MEMBERS
Answer!

§ Viscount CURZON
May we press the hon. Gentleman for an answer?

§ Mr. SPEAKER
The Minister is not responsible for the strike.

§ Mr. PRINGLE
On a point of Order. Has not the Minister certain powers and duties in regard to strikes, and is it not competent for a Member to interrogate him on the exercise of those powers?

§ Mr. SPEAKER
On the exercise of the powers with regard to a Court of Inquiry certainly.

§ Sir K. WOOD
May I have a reply?

§ Mr. ALEXANDER
All I can say is that I will bring the matter before the notice of my right hon. Friend.

§ Sir K. WOOD
I will put another question down.