The Miners' Federation of Great Britain

Terms Submitted by The Owners in The Districts

Cumberland

Hours. — The number of hours to be worked underground per shift to be eight hours on five days of the week with six and a-half hours on Saturdays. Surface workers to have 49 hours week.

Minimum Percentage. — This is guaranteed at 30 per cent. on base rates. During the months December, January and February, 35 per cent. to be paid on base rates. March and April, 30 per cent. base rates, and thereafter the percentage to be paid as determined by ascertainment; the result of March workings to govern May wages; April workings to govern June wages, and so on.

Subsistence Allowance. — To be paid in accordance with the 1921 Wages Agreement under the conditions specified in Sir William Collins' Awards, but during the months of December, January and February to be 6s. 10d. instead of 6s. 7½d.

Ratio Of Division Of Proceeds. — To be as set out in the 1921 Wages Agreement. Ascertainments on broad principles as set forth in the 1924 Wages Agreement, subject to certain amendments, which it is understood are already agreed in principle.

Restarting Of Men. — There can be no guarantee given of complete reinstatement throughout the county. This is a matter primarily for the colliery companies, but it is understood that men previously employed will be signed on and sent for as and when their services are required.

Duration Of Agreement. — The Agreement to be for three years, terminable thereafter by three months notice from either side.

A District Wages Board, under the Agreement, to be set up as soon as practicable.