Maximum National Effort (Coal Industry).

Oral Answers to Questions — Royal Navy. – in the House of Commons at on 10 December 1941.

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Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western

asked the Prime Minister whether he has considered a resolution from the Fife, Clackmannan and Kinross Miners' Union on the question of the Government taking over all the resources of the country, including all property and wealth, sent to him by the hon. Member for West Fife; and what steps does he propose to take in the matter?

Photo of Mr Clement Attlee Mr Clement Attlee , Stepney Limehouse

This matter was fully dealt with in the speeches of my right hon. Friends the Lord President of the Council and the Minister of Labour in the recent Debate.

Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the Fife Miners Association is particularly interested in mining and that the mining industry is still kept on a voluntary basis? Is it not time that the criminal policy of the mine-owners was ended—

Photo of Mr William Gallacher Mr William Gallacher , Fife Western

On a point of Order. In a situation of this kind, where the most terrible dangers are being faced, is it permissible that the mineowners should be tolerated in keeping the industry in such a condition? I have a right to an answer.

Photo of Lieut-General Edward Fitzroy Lieut-General Edward Fitzroy , Daventry

That is not for me to answer, but the hon. Member must use proper language in putting supplementary questions.