GOAL COMMISSION.

Colonist, Volume LXI, Issue 15027, 22 March 1919, Page 5

GOAL COMMISSION.

THREE SEPARATE REPORTS.

HIGHER '.WAGES' AND SHORTER HOURS RECOMMENDED.

(Australian and N.Z. Cable Association

and Reuter.)

(Received March 21, 8.30 p.m.)

London, March 20

In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law outlined the three reports of the Coal Commission.

Firstly, there is a report signed by the miners and labour representatives, which recommends the granting of the full demands of the miners', including the nationalisation of the mines.

Secondly, there is a report signed by the coal owners' representatives, which recommends an immediate increase of wages of eightpence daily, and a reduction of hours from eight to seven.

Thirdly, there is a report signed by Mr Justice Sankey and employers not directly concerned in the coal industry, which recommends an immediate advance in wages cf two shillings, namely, two-thirds of the men's full demands, and a reduction of hours to seven from-the middle of July" and, subject to the economic position of the industry at the end of 19.20, a reduction, to six hours three months later.