§ 2. Mr. GORDON MACDONALDasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is now in a position to state by what method he intends to reduce the amount of overtime worked in and about the coal mines of Great Britain?
§ The SECRETARY for MINES (Mr. Ernest Brown)This question has now been raised officially by the Miners' Federation. I discussed it at a meeting I had recently with their executive, and they have given their support to a proposal somewhat similar to that made by 4 the hon. Member in July for a special investigation into the problem over the country as a whole. I have agreed to this course, and I am considering the most convenient and effective way of carrying out the inquiry without delay.