HC Deb 25 February 1930 vol 235 c2081W
Mr. HOPKIN

asked the Secretary for Mines if he will inquire whether men in the anthracite coalfield of South Wales are being refused work because they are over 50 years of age; and, if so, what steps does he intend to take?

Miss BONDFIELD

I have made inquiries and find no evidence that men in this coalfield, if otherwise suitable, are being refused work because they are over 50 years of age.