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Sir Herbert Samuel: Inquiry Leader in Coal Mining Industry

Sir Herbert Samuel, a prominent figure born in Liverpool in 1870, led the inquiry into the coal mining industry with his diverse background in politics and government. While known for his impartiality and intelligence, his lack of direct industry ties led to skepticism.

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Sir Herbert Samuel: Inquiry Leader in Coal Mining Industry

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  1. Who Was Sir Herbert Samuel? Why was this man chosen to lead the inquiry into the coal mining industry?

  2. BACKGROUND • Lived 1870-1963 • Born in Liverpool, received a good education (at UCL and Oxford) and Jewish upbringing, later renounced his faith. • He was a member of the Liberal party and sided with Asquith in the 1916 leadership crisis within the party.

  3. Rise Through the Liberal Party • Became an MP on his third attempt in a bi-election 1902. • Appointed to the cabinet by Asquith in 1909, eventually becoming home sectary • Was made high commissioner of Palestine for 5 years by the league of nations in 1920. (his Jewish faith would make him a controversial choice • On his return to England from Palestine 1925 he was asked by Baldwin to look at the problems effecting the coal mining industry.

  4. Why Choose Samuel • Samuel is respected, impartial and intelligent with experience of governmentBUT • Samuel is not a minor or trade unionist and has had no link with industry in his career. He is very much an aristocratso was he the right choice?

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