HC Deb 18 October 1976 vol 917 c278W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what are the latest available figures for coal stocks, both distributed and undistributed; and what are the comparative figures for 1974 and 1975.

Mr. Eadie

Figures for stocks of coal in Great Britain are regularly published in Table 5 of "Energy Trends", copies of which are available in the Library of the House. For convenience, the latest published figures are given below:

Mr. Dodsworth

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many armed Atomic Energy Authority constables there are at each plant; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eadie

It would not be in the public interest to give this information.

Mr. Dodsworth

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether the Standing Orders for the Atomic Energy Authority Constabulary provide for officers to wear uniform at all times when carrying firearms.

Mr. Eadie

The instructions direct that uniforms shall invariably be worn by officers on duty, unless the Chief Constable specifically orders otherwise. The duties for which firearms are issued are carried out in police uniform.