§ 26. Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if he has yet given instructions that the so-called black list of injured miners, operated through the Indemnity Society, should be abandoned.
§ Mr. ShinwellIt has been made clear to colliery managements that they should not refuse to employ a man merely because he is in receipt of compensation. Special action is taken in an endeavour to provide suitable employment for compensation men who are capable of performing a reasonable day's work, and in appropriate cases consideration would be given to the issue of directions.
§ Mr. WatkinsIs the Minister aware that this is not carried out in pits in South Wales, and if I give him instances of the practice not being carried out, will he take action in the matter?
§ Mr. ShinwellI certainly will if the information is conveyed to me, but I would suggest also that such cases should be reported to the trade union concerned.