§ 26. Mr. LUNNasked the Secretary for Mines whether His Majesty's Government intend introducing, and passing through this House, a Bill to nationalise mines and minerals this Session?
§ Colonel LANE-FOXThe answer is in the negative.
§ Mr. LUNNIs the Minister aware that every miners' branch in Great Britain is unanimously of the opinion that this is the best means of dealing with the difficulties in the coal industry, and, in the absence of any policy by the Government and by the coalowners, why not take a practical suggestion from the workers?
§ Mr. SPEAKERWe cannot now debate that question.
§ Colonel LANE-FOXYes. The question asked was whether the Government intend introducing a Bill to nationalise mines and minerals this Session.
§ Mr. BATEYThen does the hon. and gallant Gentleman's reply apply to minerals as well as mines, or what proposal does he intend to make?