HC Deb 21 April 1943 vol 388 c1684
45. Mr. Salt

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the importance of stimulating still further the production of coal, he will investigate the possibility of now making available to the country the text of his speech to the miners' delegation last year, or, alternatively, whether he can arrange for another appeal to be broadcast or made publicly on those lines?

The Prime Minister (Mr. Churchill)

Yes, Sir, the text of the speeches made on that occasion will now be made available for publication. As regards the second part of my hon. Friend's Question, I will bear his suggestion in mind, but such conferences would lose their value if held frequently.

Mr. Tinker

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the condition of the mines, owing to the strain and stress of constant working, has had this effect? It is not because the men are not doing their best.