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Ceremony hails 'Bevin Boys' miners

May 9 2008

Around 30 men conscripted to work in Britain's coal mines during the Second World War have been presented with commemorative badges for their service.

The "Bevin Boys" attended a ceremony at the Scottish Mining Museum in Newtongrange, Midlothian, held in recognition of their efforts during the war.

They received the honour from Ochil and South Perthshire Labour MP Gordon Banks, who had campaigned for the men's services to be acknowledged.

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