asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the three sisters Gilbody, ages 24, 22 and 19, of 15, Slackey Fold, Off Leigh Road, Hindley Green, Wigan, employed as screen hands at the pit-head of Gibfield Colliery, near their home, have been informed that they may be directed to leave their present employment for other work at Warrington, a distance away; and whether in view of the importance of the coal industry, he will put a stop to this?

I am having inquiries made and will communicate with my hon. Friend.

Will my right hon. Friend bear in mind that it seems a very strange thing to do to order pit-brow lasses, doing work in connection with the coal industry which is regarded as of such great importance, to work in some other occupation?

I am sure my hon. Friend will agree that I cannot answer this question until I know the facts.