HC Deb 10 December 1941 vol 376 c1521
45. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Prime Minister whether he has considered a resolution from the Fife, Clackmannan and Kinross Miners' Union on the question of the Government taking over all the resources of the country, including all property and wealth, sent to him by the hon. Member for West Fife; and what steps does he propose to take in the matter?

Mr. Attlee

This matter was fully dealt with in the speeches of my right hon. Friends the Lord President of the Council and the Minister of Labour in the recent Debate.

Mr. Gallacher

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the Fife Miners Association is particularly interested in mining and that the mining industry is still kept on a voluntary basis? Is it not time that the criminal policy of the mine-owners was ended—

Mr. Speaker

rose—

Mr. Gallacher

On a point of Order. In a situation of this kind, where the most terrible dangers are being faced, is it permissible that the mineowners should be tolerated in keeping the industry in such a condition? I have a right to an answer.

Mr. Speaker

That is not for me to answer, but the hon. Member must use proper language in putting supplementary questions.