§ Q17. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Prime Minister whether he has received the communication dated 1st December from the hon. Member for West Ham, North regarding the miners' pay dispute ; when he intends to reply ; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BarberI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend has received the hon. Gentleman's letter and he will reply to it as soon as possible.