HC Deb 02 December 1930 vol 245 cc1958-9
12. Mr. CHARLES BROWN

asked the Secretary for Mines if he is prepared to receive the deputation which the Miners' Industrial Union have requested him to receive?

15. Mr. COCKS

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he will agree to receive a deputation from the Miners' Industrial Non-Political Union?

Mr. SHINWELL

I have informed the Miners' Industrial Union that I do not think any useful purpose will be served by a discussion on the points they wish to raise, but that if they still wish me to receive a deputation I can do so.

Mr. BROWN

When the hon. Member receives an application from this union will he have regard to the fact that among the men who are compelled to belong to it there is the utmost loathing and contempt for the organisation?

Mr. COCKS

Is the hon. Member aware that this union is not recognised under the Mines Act?

Mr. SHINWELL

There is no special union mentioned in the Mines Act.