§ Mr. WIGNALLasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that, in consequence of the closing down of the Wickpool iron mines, Forest of Dean, about £320 wages are due to the employés; and, if so, will he take action to recover for the men the wages that are due to them?
§ Sir R. HORNE.I understand that the workmen employed at the Wickpool iron mines, Forest of Dean, claim that certain arrears of wages are due to them, part being in respect of the advance of the Coal Industry Commission Report, which, I may point out, applies to coal mines only. The matter is not one in which my Department can take the action suggested.