§ 49. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Prime Minister, in view of the need for an increase in the output of coal, if he will consider making a special broadcast appeal to the youth of the nation to take up coal mining as a career.
§ The Prime MinisterI am grateful for the compliment implied in the hon. Gentleman's Question, but the present methods of recruiting are doing very well, and I do not think that a special broadcast is needed.
§ Mr. HughesIs the Prime Minister aware that on Monday there are due to be answered at least twenty Questions from his supporters, calling attention to the need for an increased output of coal? Further, is he aware that these Members represent constituencies where the least number of recruits are coming in for the mining industry? In view of the fact that he may still have some little influence in such places as Bournemouth, does not he think that he should reconsider the position?
§ The Prime MinisterYes, but I think that these Questions require rather careful handling. I am hoping that the question of the use of Hungarian refugees will be satisfactorily settled.