§ Mr. CLARKEasked the Secretary for Mines if he is aware that a number of workers have been discharged from the Scottish Oil Works, and that other dismissals are contemplated; and, if so, does he propose taking any action, in view of the fact that the shale and oil industry is the only one within a radius of 10 miles and the workmen are threatened with ejection from their houses?
Mr. WEBBI understand that there have been no exceptional discharges recently from the Scottish Shale Oil Works nor are any at present contemplated. The second part of the question does not, therefore, really arise, but I may add that I am informed that notice to quit has been given by the company to a number of tenants who are employed elsewhere than in the shale industry, in order to provide accommodation for its own workpeople.
§ Mr. CLARKEasked the Secretary for Mines if he has been requested to grant an interview to a deputation from the Scottish shale and oil workers; if so, does he propose to receive them; and on what date?