§ 67. Mr. Fosterasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he is satisfied that he now possesses full power to compel the employers in the mining industry to employ those youths who are being trained for the industry; and whether he can give the number accepted into full employment below ground.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Fuel and Power (Mr. Tom Smith)Yes, Sir. The Coal Mining Undertakings Control Order, 1942, General Direction (Employment in Coal Mines) No. r dated 14th March, 1944, and the Coal Mining Undertakings Control Order, 1942, provide the requisite powers. I am not yet in a position to give my hon. Friend a reply to the latter part of his question. I will let him have the information as soon as possible.