HC Deb 14 July 1926 vol 198 c403
46. Mr. LAWSON

asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the terms posted by the Durham coalowners include an increase from eight to 10 hours a day for the surface workers; and whether this is in accordance with the assurances the owners gave him?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I have been asked to reply. My information is that the surface hours proposed by the mineowners in Durham are 49 per week.