76. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Power if, in view of the new circumstances created by the writing off of some of the National Coal Board's capital debt, he will take steps to review the situation whereby domestic consumers in Scotland pay more than the national average price for coal supplies.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeIt is for the National Coal Board to review their prices in the light of their revenue position, and I understand that they will do this when the details of the scheme for capital debt relief have been worked out.
77. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Power what are the present prices for the various grades of coal for domestic consumers in each region.
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§ Mr. Frederick LeeThis is a matter for the National Coal Board and the coal merchants. I am asking the Chairman to write to the hon. Member.