HC Deb 26 June 1930 vol 240 c1317
18. Mr. BATEY

asked the Minister of Labour if she is aware that large numbers of miners are being discharged in the county of Durham; and whether she has made any inquiry to ascertain if the dismissals are due to economic causes?

Miss BONDFIELD

I am aware that a considerable number of discharges have taken place which my inquiries indicate to be due generally to shortage of orders or other economic causes.

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