§ 38. Mr. Bellengerasked the Secretary for Mines how many of the 350 men selected by lot under the terms of settlement of the Harworth trade dispute have been re-engaged by the Harworth Colliery Company since 29th May last?
§ Captain CrookshankI am informed by Messrs. Barber Walker and Company that the answer is 144.
§ Mr. BellengerIs the Secretary for Mines aware that there is some local complaint among the men who ought to have been started that the agreement is not being observed by the owners either in the spirit or the letter; and will he use his good offices in those cases which I am able to bring to his notice?
§ Captain CrookshankNo, Sir, I am not aware of that.
§ Mr. BellengerWill he use his good offices, if I am able to bring cases to his attention?
§ Captain CrookshankI had better wait and see what the cases are before making any promise about them.