Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Mining Industry. – in the House of Commons at on 7 December 1926.
Mr Joseph Westwood
, Peebles and Southern
asked the Lord Advocate if he is aware of the case which was tried in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on 3rd November where two sons of miners were charged with theft of coal, found guilty, and filled 2s. each; and whether, in view of the youth of these children, he will cause the fine to be remitted?
