HC Deb 11 May 1927 vol 206 c370
18. Sir F. HALL

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that a number of casual labourers employed by the Hastings Corporation on the reconstruction of the road on the sea front went on strike recently, complaining that the work was too hard, and had to be discharged; and whether these men will be treated as entitled to unemployment relief?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I am having inquiries made and will let my hon. and gallant Friend know the result as soon as possible.

Sir F. HALL

In the event of the first part of the question being a correct statement of the facts, will these men be entitled to unemployment relief?

Mr. LUNN

When the right hon. Gentleman is making inquiries, will he particularly inquire into the statement that these men went on strike complaining that the work was too hard?

Sir F. HALL

Is it not a fact that the very hard work is done by mechanical navvies instead of ordinary labour? [HON. MEMBERS: "Ridiculous."]

Mr. MARCH

Go down the Commercial Road and see.