§ 47. Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he intends to take, following the publication of the National Board for Prices and Incomes Report 153, Coal Prices; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyMost of the report concerns matters of primary concern to the National Coal Board and I have no doubt it will take suitable account of what it says. I shall do the same so far as I am responsible.
§ 73. Mr. Milneasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will introduce legislation to enable the National Coal Board to introduce lower coal prices for retired miners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyNo. This is not a matter for legislation but for negotiation between the National Coal Board and the appropriate trade unions.