Coal Industry (Strike)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 20 October 1969.

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Photo of Mr Harold Lever Mr Harold Lever , Manchester Cheetham 12:00, 20 October 1969

On the information that I have, it would seem that the wool-textile industry should be able to cope with the situation for the rest of the week.

I cannot speak about the details of the stock position in the steel industry, but the overall position is as I have given it. The question of other stocks is one for the Coal Board, upon which the responsibility lies to assist its customers to the best of its ability.