HC Deb 04 June 1931 vol 253 c348
45. Mr. SMITHERS

asked the Prime Minister if he can now make any statement as to the intentions of the Government in connection with the Minimum Wage Bill for the miners?

The PRIME MINISTER

Conversations between the Government, the Mining Association, and the Miners' Federation are still proceeding. I cannot say more at present.

Mr. SMITHERS

Is it not a fact that a reduction of hours would kill our export trade——

HON. MEMBERS

Order!

Mr. SPEAKER

Mr. Charles Williams.

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