§ 58. Mr. BARKERasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that several hundred unemployed miners have been struck off extended benefit on the Nantyglo and Blaina Employment Exchange; that upwards of 400 of these men are ex-service men and that they have been refused Poor Law relief; and will he have benefit restored without delay to these unemployed miners?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI am having inquiries made into the matter raised by the hon. Member, and will let him know the result as soon as possible.
§ Mr. BARKERWill the right hon. Gentleman take into consideration the fact that collieries in Monmouthshire are closing almost every day, and that it is almost impossible for these unemployed miners to get employment?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI will make inquiries at once.