HC Deb 28 March 1983 vol 40 c14
15. Mr. Allen McKay

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has seen a copy of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report on its investigation of the coal mining industry.

Mr. John Moore

Yes.

Mr. McKay

As the Minister has now seen the report, will he make it available to the National Coal Board and the mining trade unions? When will it be made available to hon. Members? Will he arrange for a debate on the report?

Mr. Moore

I shall try to answer all those questions. The report and its publication are matters for my right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State for Trade. The extent of the availability of reports to parties mentioned in them is covered by section 17(2) of the Competition Act 1980. It will be made available in advance to those mentioned in it.