§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will amend the Coal Industry Act to enable the mine workers' pension scheme and the staff superannuation scheme to advance funds to meet the industry's capital requirements.
§ Mr. EadieSince 1971 the rules of the mineworkers' pension scheme and the staff superannuation scheme have been a matter for the National Coal Board in consultation with the committees of management, and amendments do not require ministerial or parliamentary approval.