§ 65. Mr. Tom Brownasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is aware that members of the Central Council under the Central Coalmines Scheme, 1930, are still interfering and preventing payments being made to workers in the mining industry who are entitled to wages under the Essential Work (Coal Mining Industry) Order; and what steps he is taking to stop them?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI am not aware that any member of the Central Council under the Central Coalmines Scheme, 1930, has ever interfered with the payment of moneys due to workers as guaranteed wage under the Essential Work Order, but if my hon. Friend has information of any such interference, I shall be glad to have details in order that I may make full inquiry.
§ Mr. BrownIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that only yesterday instructions were issued by the Central Council interfering with the payment of wages under the Essential Work Order?