§ Mr. CAIRNSasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the workmen of Preston Colliery worked 30 days and lost 15 days from 3rd April to 27th May; and, if so, with a view to help these men, will he consider new legislation to assist workmen who lose odd days, especially when they are so frequent?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe question whether the existing provisions of the Unemployment Insurance Scheme should be modified in order to deal with cases of this kind is under consideration. No change could be made, however, without legislation, and I can give no undertaking at present with regard to such legislation.