§ Sir PARK GOFFasked the Home Secretary if he has administrative power to bring the ironstone miners within the terms of the First Report of the Sankey Commission; and, if so, does he propose to take action at an early date?
§ Mr. SHORTTIf the hon. Member refers to the reduction of hours of work recommended by the Commission for coal-miners, I have no power to do this. Legislation would be required.