Iron-Ore Miners (Cleator Moor).

Oral Answers to Questions — Unemployment. – in the House of Commons at on 9 May 1923.

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Photo of Mr Thomas Duffy Mr Thomas Duffy , Whitehaven

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asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the policy being pursued by the manager of the Cleator Moor Employment Exchange in stopping the unemployment benefit from iron-ore miners who have passed middle age if they refuse to take work as labourers, and that the nature of the work offered requires young active men, whilst the wages offered are 4s. 6d. per day less than an iron-ore miner would earn at his ordinary work; and if he will see that benefit is not withheld on such grounds?

Photo of Mr Anderson Barlow Mr Anderson Barlow , Salford South

I am making inquiries locally and will communicate the result to the hon. Member.

Photo of Mr Thomas Duffy Mr Thomas Duffy , Whitehaven

Is the right hon Gentleman aware that there are at least a score of new men in the grade who are seeking work day and night, and cannot obtain it?

Photo of Mr Anderson Barlow Mr Anderson Barlow , Salford South

If the hon. Member will send me details in writing, so that I can examine them, I will endeavour to give him the information.