§ 34. Mr. D. J. Williamsasked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many ex-miners who had commuted their compensation claims have been re-employed in the mining industry in 1947; how many of these men have been refused employment; and for what reasons.
§ Mr. ShinwellI am informed by the National Coal Board that the information desired by my hon. Friend is not available, and I regret it could not be furnished without an entirely disproportionate amount of work.