“(_a_) To provide the maximum output of the coal consistent with the provision of adequate protection for the workers engaged in this most dangerous employment. “(_b_) The introduction of labour-saving appliances on the widest possible scale. “(_c_) A more economic working of coal mines consequent on the elimination of the interests of private land and royalty ownership. “(_d_) The remuneration of the workers in this industry on a scale commensurate with the dangers endured and sufficient to provide a healthy natural life for all concerned. “(_e_) The co-ordination of the distributive machinery of the trade by the elimination of existing private interests and the substitution of municipal and co-operative supplies at prices sufficient to cover costs of production and distribution. “This meeting therefore calls upon the Government to bring forward legislation for the national ownership of coal mines and minerals on the lines indicated, and in accordance with the recommendations of the Majority Report of the Coal Industry Commission.” On March 11, 1920, a special Trades Union Congress was held in London to consider what action should be taken to compel the Government to nationalize the coal mines, and passed this resolution: “In view of the repeated refusal of the Government to nationalize the mines, in accordance with the Majority Report of the Coal Industry Commission, and in agreement with the terms of the resolution passed at the Glasgow Congress and the Special Congress held in December last, the Parliamentary Committee suggest the following forms of action as a means to compel the Government to adopt the nationalization of mines:— “(_a_) Trade Union action, in the form of a general strike; “(_b_) Political action, in the form of intensive political propaganda in preparation for a General Election; “In the event of (_a_) being carried, the necessary steps be taken to give effect to it in accordance with the constitution of each Union.” The Congress decided against Clause (_a_) and in favour of Clause (_b_) proposing political action. At the Brighton Conference, 1921, there was moved by the Miners’ Federation and passed unanimously without a debate the following resolution: