§ Mr. SHINWELLasked the Secretary for Mines whether it is the intention of the Government, before introducing legislation dealing with amalgamation of colliery undertakings, to consult representative interests in the coal industry, including the Miners' Federation of Great Britain?
§ Captain CROOKSHANKI would refer the hon. Member to the statement which I made on 18th May on this subject, to which I have nothing to add.