HC Deb 30 June 1925 vol 185 c2205
26. Mr. LUNN

asked 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-FOX

The answer is in the negative.

Mr. LUNN

Is 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. SPEAKER

We cannot now debate that question.

Mr. BATEY

Does the Minister's answer apply to minerals as well as to mines?

Colonel LANE-FOX

Yes. The question asked was whether the Government intend introducing a Bill to nationalise mines and minerals this Session.

Mr. BATEY

Then does the hon. and gallant Gentleman's reply apply to minerals as well as mines, or what proposal does he intend to make?

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