§ 30. Sir KINGSLEY WOODasked the Secretary for Mines whether he can state the present position of the strike at Dechmont colliery, Loanend?
§ Mr. SHINWELLI understand that the colliery is still idle.
§ Sir K. WOODCan the hon. Gentleman say what the Miners' Federation officials are doing in this matter, and whether any steps are being taken to bring this dispute to an end?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThe hon. Member cannot control the Miners' Federation.
§ Major COLFOXIs it not a fact that pressure is continually being brought to bear upon certain workmen to compel them, against their will, to join the unions?
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is not before the House.