HC Deb 19 March 1935 vol 299 cc978-9
4. Mr. T. SMITH

asked the Secretary for Mines how many pension schemes are in operation in the mining industry applicable to wage earners, apart from staffs, agreed to between the workpeople and the employers; and what approximate number of employés is covered by such schemes?

Mr. E. BROWN

I have no information regarding such schemes of this nature as may exist.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the Denaby Main scheme; and will he have inquiries made with regard to that scheme, and circulate such information as he is able to obtain regarding it?

Mr. BROWN

I shall be very glad to find out what I can about any particular scheme, but the hon. Member will understand that these schemes are agreements between the owners and the men.