HC Deb 27 January 1931 vol 247 c803W
Mr. SMITHERS

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he has considered the petition from the miners employed at the Hirstrigg Colliery, Salsburgh, demanding the repeal of the Coal Mines Act; if so, what reply he has made to that petition; and does he propose to attend a meeting of the men and the owners to hear objections to the Act?

Mr. SHINWELL

No, Sir. The petition has not yet reached me, and I am informed that it is still in preparation. After receiving and studying the petition, I will consider whether any useful purpose could be served by receiving a deputation from its promoters.

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