Mr John Jones: Would the hon. Gentleman produce evidence of that? It is far better to be considered as lobby fodder than as cannon fodder, as we have been considered by the Conservatives.
Mr John Jones: I deplore the fact that this House is almost devoid of interest in the subject we are discussing today. Fewer than 30 Members are present, which means that this question will not get the attention it merits. I do not stand here to argue the case that Britain has gone where the Roman Empire went, because only the other day we paid a tribute to millions of clean-minded young people of this...
Mr John Jones: On a point of Order, is not the present charming chief constable under the direction of the present Home Secretary?
Mr John Jones: Will proof of inability to pay have to be produced at the same time?
Mr John Jones: Will my right hon. Friend also receive a deputation which will advise him where points can be distributed in this country?
Mr John Jones: I speak in this Debate not as a miner but I have had some little to do with the Bevin boys. For 10 months I was chairman of an Essential Work Order Tribunal where some of the Bevin boys who objected to being directed to the mines had to appear. If there is anything in this country at the moment to which it is desirable that patriotism should be applied it is the mining industry. I know of no...
Mr John Jones: I rise with a tremendous amount of trepidation to talk about high finance. I have been more used to domestic finance, but there is just as much ingenuity required to make the dole feed six children and two adults, as to make the finances of this House give to the nation the things the nation demands. The question always is, how much money does it take to give the nation, our customers, the...
Mr John Jones: I crave the indulgence of this House as a new Member. I had not intended to speak in this Debate at all, but I happened to come in here just after lunch, and I found that I myself, along with many other new Members, was being accused, in a very provocative speech, of being lacking in courage and of seeking an opportunity to enjoy a holiday by coming here to Parliament. I would like to refer...
Mr John Jones: Is my right hon. Friend aware that some Channel Islanders, who received travelling warrants last June, and under instructions sent furniture, clothing and other things to Jersey, are still awaiting transport from this country? They are now in a very unfortunate position.
