§ 58. Mr. C. EDWARDSasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that about 2,000 men and their dependants are suffering through the stoppage of the Nine Mile Point Colliery, Monmouth-shire; and why no unemployment benefit has been paid since the stoppage took place several weeks ago, the colliery having given notice to the whole of the workmen presumably because the colliery did not pay?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI am inquiring into this matter and will let the hon. Member know the result as soon as possible.
§ Sir W. SUGDENMay I ask my hon. Friend what is the initiative which the Ministry is taking in respect of closer co-operation between employers and employed?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThat is really a matter for the employers and the employed themselves, and it might, and probably would, do far more harm than good if the Ministry were to interfere.
§ Mr. RENNIE SMITHIn connection with the proposals for the rationalisation of industry, has the Parliamentary 1705 Secretary considered the advisability of conferring with the Economic Council of the League of Nations in regard to promoting an eight hours' day throughout the world?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThat is another question altogether.