§ Mr. SWANasked the Secretary of State for India if he will use his powers to get a Coal Mines Regulation Act promoted in India prohibiting women from entering the coal mines and raising the school age to 14 years before children are permitted to work in or about the mines, and limit the working hours for miners 670W to eight hours per day and fix a minimum wage so as to guarantee a decent standard of living, and also providing compensation for all fatal and non-fatal accidents?
§ Mr. MONTAGUThe International Labour Conference at Washington recommended for Indian industries a 60-hour week and an age limit of 12 years. These recommendations apply to mines. The Government of India are now considering them in accordance with Article 405 of the Treaty of Versailles. As regards the other points brought to notice, I will ask the Government of India to consider the hon. Member's suggestion.