§ Mr. L. SMITHasked the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department whether the proposed changes with regard to the inspection of boilers have now
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Number of wage-earners employed at Date, Harton Pit. St. Hilda and Westoe Pits. Boldon Pit. Whitburn Pit. 12th September, 1931 … … 669 935 1,819 2,270 13th September, 1930 … … 368 939 2,335 2,635 14th September, 1929 … … 2,023 709 2,142 2,691 15th September, 1928 … … 2,004 610 2,101 2,567 10th September, 1927 … … 2,524 490 2,183 2,870 11th September, 1926 … … National Stoppage. 12th September, 1925 … … 2,812 2,523* 2,997* 3,143* (15th August). (1st August). (25th April). 13th September, 1924 … … 2,821 2,470 3,126 3,603 15th September, 1923 … … 2,814 2,621 3,059 3,591 * Disputes were in progress at these pits at this date. The figures given relate to the numbers employed at the dates specified prior to the disputes. been considered; and whether it has been possible to accept the amendments put forward by the Federation of British Industries and the National Federation of Employers' Organisations?
Sir H. SAMUELThe points raised by the federations have been considered, and I shall be able substantially to meet them. I will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as the matter is settled.