§ Mr. SWANasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the workmen at the Auckland Park colliery, county Durham, have had the unemployment benefit stopped, which ought to have been paid on 10th March, because of a dispute between the workmen and the management re the opening of part of the colliery that, at the outside, would only employ about 270 men, but the stoppage of the benefit applies to between 700 and 800 men; and if he will make inquiries into the case in justice to all affected?
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§ Dr. MACNAMARAThese claims were referred to the Insurance Officer in accordance with the usual procedure, and were disallowed by him. I cannot interfere with his decision, but it is open to the men or their trade union to appeal to the Court of Referees if they so desire.