HC Deb 23 March 1944 vol 398 c1018
11. Mr. Murray

asked the Minister of Labour, if he is aware that a coal lorry has been standing idle at Miss Humphrey's Brandon Colliery, County Durham, since 26th February owing to the driver being called up for the Services; and if he will take steps to replace this driver as a considerable amount of coal has already been lost to the country.

Mr. Bevin

Urgent action has been taken by my officers to fill this vacancy. Two submissions have already been made to the employer without success, and a third man is at present under consideration.