HC Deb 29 January 1974 vol 868 c58W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment why he will not invoke the Industrial Relations Act and cause a ballot to be held on the offer made to the miners.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

The National Union of Mineworkers is now arranging a ballot of its members relating to the rejection of the National Coal Board's offer and a recommendation for strike action.

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