§ 38. Mr. CLARKEasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that in certain districts of the Scottish coalfield, where a number of collieries have been on short time for several weeks past, intimation was made that work would be suspended for from six to 10 days as holidays, whereas three days have been the customary holidays for several years past; and whether, as this will deprive toe workmen of from three to six days' unemployment insurance benefit, he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Mr. SHAWI am having inquiry made into this matter, and will communicate the result to the hon. Member.