HC Deb 26 July 1984 vol 64 c755W
Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what information he has as to the total cost of the miners' strike to the Central Electricity Generating Board, at the latest date for which figures are available, in terms of the use of more expensive fuel to preserve coal supplies.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The cost of the miners' strike to the Central Electricity Generating Board will depend upon how long the dispute lasts. It will also include an assessment of savings as well as costs.