§ Mr. Ness Edwardsasked the Secretary for Mines whether he is aware that able-bodied miners are being kept out of the mining industry by the operation of a black list, compiled by the Employees Mutual Indemnity Society, which consists of men who may at one time have been in receipt of workmen's compensation; and what steps he proposes to take to deal with this situation?
§ Mr. GrenfellI am aware that difficulties have arisen in regard to the employment of men who are considered a bad risk from the insurance point of view. The question has already received consideration, and I hope that the difficulties will shortly be overcome.