Pricing Policy (Hansard, 5 November 1968)

HC Deb 05 November 1968 vol 772 c682 682

§ 20. Mr. Speed
asked the Minister of Power if he is yet ready to make a statement on the pricing policy of the National Coal Board.

§ Mr. Freeson
No, Sir.

§ Mr. Speed
Is it the Minister's intention that the N.C.B.'s present pricing policy will continue to result in the closure of long-life, marginally profitable, high-output coalfields?

§ Mr. Freeson
That is another question, but we do not expect the results of the study referred to in the Question before the end of the year.