HC Deb 28 July 1967 vol 751 c282W
Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Minister of Power what is the annual output of privately mined coal in the various divisions of the National Coal Board for the years 1960 to 1966.

Mr. Marsh

I have asked the Chairman of the National Coal Board to write to my hon Friend.

Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Minister of Power whether he will seek to amend present legislation, in view of the National Coal Board's current difficulties, to call a halt to or to control or curtail the output of private coal mines in this country.

Mr. Marsh

No. The National Coal Board has adequate powers under existing legislation to control the working of private coal mines.

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