§ 8. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Secretary for Mines how many mine workers were involved in wage disputes on Monday, 20th June; how many collieries were stopped through this cause; and where such collieries are situated?
§ Mr. ISAAC FOOTThe returns for the week in question are not yet available, and until they are received I am not able to give the information asked for; but at present my Department has no knowledge of any pit which was stopped on the date referred to on account of a wages dispute.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the North Gawber Colliery has been closed down for 10 weeks?
§ Mr. FOOTI think that the hon. Member will find my answer is strictly correct having regard to the date he mentions. I am aware of the stoppage of work at the North Gawber Colliery, and the position is the same as when I last answered a question. When our intervention is sought, we shall be happy to give it.