Several replies have been received to the questionnaire we published in a recent issue of The Week. Here is a selection; moire will be published next week, ; (1) From Eric Ogden, M.P., who is a member of the N.U.M., ex branch official and an N.U.M. sponsored M.P. Questions Are you satisfied with the present fad. policy which is being © carried out by the Government? Answers Noe Comments The Government has given the coal industry a great deal of help and sup; support = much more than is apparently realised outside, but much more support is needed for the next 5-year period, Questions Do you think that Labour's pledge to carry out an integrated fuel policy is adequately being honoured? Answer: So far as possible in this short time - yes. Question: If not, how do you think it should be honoured? Answer: Integration means that much more intervention will have to be undertaken by Government direct orders to all fuel industries to fit national needs, national interests. Question: Would you favour Governmental intervention in the oil industry, including the nationalisation of its commanding heights? Answer: Government have intervened. Would support control at right time. Question :* Do you think it is possible to integrate fuel policy without control of the key oil industries? Answer: No.» Question: Are you satisfied with the provisions which are being made to assist mining communities which are affected by the closure programme? Answer: Yes, Comment: The Government's proposals are practical and comprehensive capable of adaption to local needs and changes, (We will) have to keep @ close watch on the situation, Questions Under the present policies being carried out, what in your opinion is the future in mining? Answer; Difficult for the next 3 years = good after that. Question: Would you advise your son to be a miner? Answer: If a technical position, Yes!
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