§ Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the most recent talks on 25th October between the National Coal Board officials and the leaders of the National Union of Mine-workers have again ended in deadlock at the £18 million Bevercotes mine, which has stood idle for a year; in view of the fact that neither side can resolve this dispute, if he will now intervene; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterI hope the pit will shortly be producing coal. I understand the Board is making a statement this afternoon.