HC Deb 06 December 1972 vol 847 c448W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total amount of public funds, including grants, loans and written-off debts, received by the National Coal Board from 1962 to 1971, inclusive, and for 1972 to date.

Mr. Emery

The information is as follows:

1. Amounts received from 1st January 1962–25th March 1972 inclusive:

£ million
Grants 163
Loans (net of repayments) 124
Debt-write-off (1965 Act) 415

2. Amounts received from 26th March 1972–30th November 1972 inclusive:

£ million
Grants 5
Loans (net of repayments) 115

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