Mr. CLARPYasked the Home Secretary whether he has been requested by the Chief Constable of Monmouthshire to supply additional police for the purpose of giving protection to a number of miners who are desirous of resuming work at the Bedwas Colliery, Monmouthshire; and, if so, what steps he purposes taking in the matter?
Sir W. JOYNSON-HCKSThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The second part, therefore, does not arise.