§ 57. Major Guy Lloydasked the Minister of Labour how many men are still compulsorily employed in coalmining under the Bevin scheme; how many will be re- 1335 leased by the end of this year; and how many will still be retained in the pits in the middle and at the end of 1947, respectively.
§ Mr. IsaacsI regret that the information asked for by the hon. and gallant Member cannot be furnished without an entirely disproportionate amount of work.
§ Major LloydWill the right hon. Gentleman give consideration to the closing down of this Bevin scheme altogether at an early date, and thus cease compulsory employment in the pits, thereby giving the young men concerned a chance to find a greater outlet for their careers and to carry on their education, which was gravely handicapped?
§ Mr. IsaacsThat is an entirely different question, but I should like to assure the hon. and gallant Gentleman that the matter is under consideration.