§ 100. Mr. Murrayasked the Minister of Fuel and Power if, in view of the need for special effort in the mines during the next four months, he will discuss with the authorities responsible for sport suspending until the end of April the arrangement of sporting events during the week.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerThere is no evidence to show that mid-week football matches reduce the output of coal by any appreciable amount. Other aspects of mid-week sport are still under consideration.