HC Deb 24 March 1949 vol 463 cc47-8W
15. Mr. A. Edward Davies

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many opencast coal sites are now in operation in North Staffordshire; what further schemes are projected; and what are their locations.

Gaitskell

Mr.Four sites are in operation of which one is now being restored. Following is the detailed information:

Lawn and Greenhill: Extension to Hall Hill Zone now operating.

Berry Hill-Botteslow: 1¼ miles S.E. of Hanley.

Kerry: 2 miles N.E. of Stoke.

Apedale: 3 miles N.W. of Newcastle.

Cromlech: 3 miles North of Burslem.

Burley Farm: Extension to Grubbers Hill Zone, now operating.

Holly Wood: 3 miles West of Newcastle.

Great Oak: 3½ miles West of Tunstall.