HC Deb 17 July 1978 vol 954 c50W
Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what further developments have taken place in the Park Colliery, Staffordshire proposals; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eadie

The National Coal Board submitted the financial and economic case for the Park project to me and, having considered it, I have informed the board that I believe it is in the interests of national energy policy that it should submit its application for planning permission.