HC Deb 09 February 1932 vol 261 cc652-3
60. Mr. TINKER

asked the Secretary for Mines if he has considered the request from the Miners' Federation of Great Britain to meet them to discuss the position of boys under the age of 16 years working underground on night shifts; and will he say if he is prepared to meet them?

Mr. ISAAC FOOT

The answer to both parts of the question is in the affirmative.

Mr. TINKER

If I put down another question, will the hon. Gentleman let me know?

Mr. FOOT

I only received a request on Thursday or Friday last week when I was at Nottingham, and I will arrange for a meeting as soon as possible.

Viscountess ASTOR

Will the hon. Gentleman do all he can to prevent boys under 16 working on night shifts underground?

Mr. FOOT

I shall be happy to do anything that I can, having regard to the conditions of the industry.