HC Deb 15 July 1926 vol 198 cc600-1
58. Mr. HORE-BELISHA for

asked the Secretary for Mines how many coal-miners have returned to work in the coal mines since the Coal Mines Bill became law?

Sir H. BARNSTON

I have been asked to reply. No, Sir. Returns of employment are made weekly, and the first return for a period following the passage of the Act will be that for the present week.