KENT COALFIELD.

HC Deb 23 March 1926 vol 193 cc1020-1

39. Major GLYN

asked the Secretary for Mines whether any restrictions have been imposed by his Department in regard to the employment of unskilled men as miners in the Kent coalfield, considering the large number of trained miners in other coalfields who are now unemployed

Colonel LANE FOX

I have no power to impose restrictions of this kind. As my hon. and gallant Friend is no doubt aware, the Royal Commission have recommended that the mine owners, the miners and the Ministry of Labour should confer on this subject, and I hope that this will be done as soon as circumstances permit.

Mr. R. HUDSON

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of making representations to the Trade Facilities Advisory Committee to see that sane similar condition is put in before they grant any more money for these colliery companies?

Colonel LANE FOX

I do not know whether the Trade Facilities Advisory Committee have any power of that sort.