§ Mr. Michael McGuireasked the Secretary of State for Energy what steps he has taken, or intends to take, to ensure that a sufficient supply of oil is available at opencast coal sites in the United Kingdom in order to secure maximum production at these sites; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontSome contractors who operate opencast coal sites have experienced temporary fuel shortages from time to time but as far as I am aware production has not been affected. I shall continue to watch the situation closely.