HC Deb 28 March 1983 vol 40 c9
8. Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will announce the name of the chairman of the National Coal Board.

Mr. Lawson

I ask the hon. Member to await the statement that I shall make later this afternoon, if I am fortunate enough to catch your eye, Mr. Speaker.

Mr. Speaker

If the hon. Member for West Stirlingshire (Mr. Canavan) is content to wait, I shall see that he is called early on the statement.

Mr. Canavan

indicated assent.