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Coalmining

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — National Service – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 March 1947.

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Photo of Mr Arthur Symonds Mr Arthur Symonds , Cambridge 12:00, 4 March 1947

asked the Minister of Labour if he is prepared to offer immediate release from the Forces to men wishing to be trained as miners.

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