§ 34. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what action is being taken by his Department to assist in the obtaining of alternative employment by persons working in the coal distribution trade who will cease to be able to continue this work by reason of the Coal Mines Nationalisation Act, 1946.
§ Mr. ShinwellI have no reason to believe that as a result of nationalisation persons working in the coal distribution trade will find themselves in need of alternative employment.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIf I send the right hon. Gentleman a definite case, will he take action to find alternative employment?
§ Mr. ShinwellIf the hon. Gentleman means that somebody has lost his position and is seeking other work, there are of course the ordinary avenues for obtaining employment.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIs the Minister aware that I have already asked the assistance of his Department in this matter and that I have had no assistance whatever?
§ Mr. ShinwellAt any rate, if the hon. Member sends me the case I will naturally look into it.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterI am obliged to the right hon. Gentleman.