Oral Answers to Questions — National Union of Mineworkers

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 13 Rhagfyr 1973.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Edward Heath Mr Edward Heath , Bexley 12:00, 13 Rhagfyr 1973

Yes, Sir. I believe that the people of this country are now coming to understand more and more the consequences of the fuel shortages arising out of the mining and oil situations, about which I propose to make a statement later. I have had two meetings with the NUM—the first was before the stage 3 code was introduced in the House—in order that I should have a very full discussion with the union about the particular situation in the mining industry and the way in which the code would affect the NUM. No Government could have gone further in consultation with a union than the present Government have done.