HC Deb 12 December 1928 vol 223 cc2113-4
47. Lord H. CAVENDISH-BENTINCK

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government has come to a decision as to what action, if any, it intends to take to relieve the distress in the Welsh and Durham coalfields?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

I would ask my Noble Friend to await the further statement I have promised.

Mr. SHINWELL

Does the right hon. Gentleman not think it is about time he came to a decision?

Mr. STEPHEN

Can the Prime Minister assure us that we shall get a decision in time to allow of a discussion before Christmas?

The PRIME MINISTER

The hon. Member was not here on Monday when a statement was made.

Mr. BATEY

Can we expect this statement to be made so that we shall have a chance of debating it before the House adjourns?