Mining Industry (Dispute)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Employment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 19 June 1947.

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Photo of Mr Ness Edwards Mr Ness Edwards , Caerphilly 12:00, 19 June 1947

I have looked the number of days lost during that quarter, and I think I ought to give ii to the House; it is 126,000. Looking at the mining industry over a large number of years this figure compares very favour- ably. One has to have regard to the fact that there was a new regime, that new conditions were being introduced, and that there were many disputes settled without any stoppage. I do not think there is much need for any special inquiry.