HC Deb 22 February 1960 vol 618 c13W
Mr. Driberg

asked the Minister of Power if he will give a general direction to the National Coal Board that, in conditions such as those which obtained at Betteshanger Colliery on Sunday, 14th February, ministers of religion are always to be allowed, when their ministrations are desired by the miners, to go down the mines.

Mr. George

No. This matter is best left to the Board's discretion.