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Coal Trade, Employés

Volume 359: debated on Thursday 11 April 1940

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asked the Minister of Labour whether he will consider the need for placing coal hauliers and employés of coal distributors in a reserved occupation so as to avert the shortage of coal to the households of the country?

This matter is being examined in consultation with the Chamber of Coal Traders, and I hope that a decision will be reached at an early date.