§ Mr. WINGasked the Minister of National Service (1) if he is aware of the discontent among the miners of New Seaham, Silksworth, and district in Durham who were drafted into the shipyards at the delay of payments due to them under promise at time of engagement; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter; and (2) if he can state definitely when the overdue war bonus, to which the miners of New Seaham, Silksworth, and other districts in Durham are entitled to, as workers in shipyards, will be paid?
§ Sir A. GEDDESI am not aware that there has been any delay in making payments to the miners who were transferred to shipyards as war work volunteers, but if my hon. Friend will communicate with me, I shall have full inquiries made and if the facts are as stated, will have the matter dealt with promptly.