HC Deb 20 April 1970 vol 800 cc27-8
53. Mr. Pounder

asked the Minister of Technology what further applications he has received for price increases from the National Coal Board.

Mr. Alan Williams

None, Sir.

Mr. Pounder

Does the Minister realise that the pricing structure of the N.C.B. is complex and unrealistic? The Prices and Incomes Board is looking at this. When is its report due, and why has it been delayed?

Mr. Williams

I am surprised that the hon. Gentleman is in such a position of knowledge that even before we have received the N.B.P.I. report he can tell us what the verdict should be. We are willing to wait until the objective analysis has been received.