Trade Dispute (Loanend, Blantyre).

Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Industry. – in the House of Commons am ar 18 Mehefin 1924.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Sir Kingsley Wood Sir Kingsley Wood , Woolwich West

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asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the causes which have promoted the strike of the miners which has been in progress at Loanend, Blantyre?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Linlithgowshire

I have been asked to reply. I presume that the hon. Member's question relates to Dechmont, Colliery, Loanend, which has been idle since the 26th May. I understand that the object of the stoppage is to compel certain firemen employed at the colliery to rejoin the Miners' Union. These men were previously members of that union, but lapsed from it and joined the Firemen's Association.

Photo of Sir Kingsley Wood Sir Kingsley Wood , Woolwich West

What has now happened? Have these members gone back to their original union? Is the strike at an end?

Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Linlithgowshire

The hon. Member has asked a question as to the cause of the strike and I have replied.

Photo of Mr William Thorne Mr William Thorne , West Ham Plaistow

Why is the hon. Member for West Woolwich (Sir K. Wood) so deeply interested in labour questions since he has gone over to that side of the House?