HC Deb 07 July 1931 vol 254 c1881
3. Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLE

asked the Secretary for Mines what is the present position of the negotiations in the coalmining industry as to hours of work; and whether he is yet in a position to state the policy of the Government?

Mr. SHINWELL

The position was explained fully by the Prime Minister last night when he moved the Second Reading of the Coal Mines Bill.