§ 36. Mr. William Hamiltonasked the President of the Board of Trade what representations have been made to him concerning the difficulties of the National Coal Board in recruiting sufficient manpower in Scotland to man developing mines; and what reply he gave.
§ Mr. HamiltonHas my right hon. Friend seen reports in the Scottish Press to the effect that the National Coal Board has made representations to the appropriate Government Departments on this matter? Can he give an assurance that the Board of Trade and other Government Departments will not cease in their 1537 efforts to diversify industrial opportunities in Fife and other mining areas?
§ Mr. JayThe representations I am conscious of having received from the Coal Board are to the effect that new employment is needed in these areas.