HC Deb 24 May 1974 vol 874 cc292-3W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what advice his Department gave to the deputation of the fluorspar miners from Derbyshire; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Booth

Officials of my Department have met representatives of the Glebe Mine, Eyam, management and the General and Municipal Workers Union who were advised that my right hon. Friend would examine their case in the same way as he has examined others, should the Pay Board report that there was any special difficulty over the settlement which, I understand, has now been reached.