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coal mines. We are taking another measure in order to shorten this period, namely, to employ what we call Labour Supply Committees in order to furnish the contractors who are working on military works for labour so that workers will be released for coal mines.

Mr. President (The Honourable Sir Abdur Rahim): The Honourable Member’s time is up.

The Honourable Dr. B.R. Ambedkar : Sir, if you will give me one minute..........

Mr. President (The Honourable Sir Abdur Rahim): I am afraid I cannot. The rule is somewhat peremptory.

The Honourable Dr. B. R. Ambedkar : The House will therefore see that this is a purely emergency measure and Government have no intention of continuing it a minute longer than the necessities of the case require.

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