§ Mr. Priceasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that some miners in the Forest of Dean, who have worked in steam coal collieries, are being called to work in home coal pits; and whether he will satisfy himself that this is not done until all with experience of working home coal seams have been called?
§ Mr. GrenfellI am informed that transference of the men to whom my hon. Friend refers will not take place until discussions now in progress have been concluded. All the relevant circumstances will be carefully considered and I shall write to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.