§ 30. Mr. HARDIEasked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the fact that the terms proposed by the coal-owners of Scotland do not comply with the provisions of the Coal Mines Act, 2362 1930, the miners thereby rendered idle will be paid full benefit at the Employment Exchanges?
§ Miss BONDFIELDIt is not possible to say in advance what the decision of the statutory authorities may be.
§ Mr. HARDIEIn view of the fact that the workers concerned are obeying the law while the employers are disobeying the law, cannot sonic definite statement be made on this matter; and have not the Government any interest in what is to take place in regard to Employment Exchange conditions in the circumstances I have indicated?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI have no authority in this matter.