§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Industry how many applications have been received under the coal-fired boiler scheme in South Yorkshire and Barnsley and district; how many have been approved; and what annual tonnage of coal is expected to be used by firms which have received approval.
§ Mr. MacGregorOne application for grant under the coal-fired boiler scheme has so far been received from a company in South Yorkshire. This application is under consieration. There have been no applications to date from companies in Barnsley and district.