§ 66. Mr. K. LINDSAYasked the Secretary for Mines whether he has any information concerning the provision of pensions for miners under schemes operated either by employers or trade unions: what are the total sums distributed; and how many persons are affected?
§ Mr. E. BROWNI regret that I have no information.
§ Mr. LINDSAYIs it possible for the hon. Member to get some information, because it does exist, and, in view of the important pronouncement he has made with regard to South Wales, it would be very valuable. Will he communicate this to the Minister of Health and the Minister of Labour as further evidence in favour of a departmental committee to inquire into the whole question?
§ Mr. BROWNI think that the difficulty arises from the word "schemes." I know that there are certain cases where this practice obtains, but it is not in terms of a scheme.
§ Mr. T. SMITHIs it not possible for the hon. Member to get his inspectors to give this information as there are many schemes in operation in the mining industry?
§ Mr. BROWNI will look into the matter, but I am not sure that I can get what the hon. Member wants.