§ 67. Mr. Asshetonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he is satisfied that the National Coal Board are paying sufficient attention to local customs with regard to recognised holidays; and whether he will call the Board's attention to the desirability of recognising these customs so as to avoid legitimate discontent.
§ Mr. ShinwellI am informed by the National Coal Board that the arrangements with regard to statutory or customary holidays in the coalmining industry are governed by a National Agreement of May, this year, between the Board and the National Union of Mineworkers. This agreement was framed to take particular account of local customs with regard to recognised holidays, the actual days in respect of each district having been agreed upon by both sides in each of the eight divisions of the Board.