§ Mr. Ridleyasked the Minister of Power how much money was spent during 1967–68 on deferring pit closures under Section 5 of the Coal Industry Act, 1967.
§ Mr. Gunter£1 million was paid to the National Coal Board in 1967–68 as an interim contribution towards losses in214W curred in deferring pit closures. Further payments will be made as the pits are closed and final accounts are made up.