§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will now make a statement on the development of the proposed Park Colliery in Stafford-shire.
§ Mr. Eadie:The National Coal Board is continuing with its planning work for the proposed colliery. My right hon. Friend and I have had a discussion with the NCB and the CEGB about the properties of the coal and have since received a joint report from them which we are studying.