HC Deb 17 July 1979 vol 970 cc476-7W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he proposes to seek to amend section 1 of the Coal Industry Act 1977 relating to the borrowing powers of the National Coal Board to make further provision for the Board in view of the fact that the first order under section 1 raising the limit of £2,200 is before the House.

Mr. John Moore

As part of their review of strategy for the coal industry the Government will be considering arrangements for the future financing of the industry.

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