Scotland (Coal Mining Industry)

HC Deb 21 June 1984 vol 62 c266W

Mr. Dewar

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the investment in the Scottish coal mining industry in each of the last five years; and what percentage in each year, and what sum, was spent on pits which have subsequently been closed or which are scheduled for closure.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Total mining investment in the NCB Scottish area over the past five years is as follows:

	£ million
1978–79	18.8
1979–80	21.7
1980–81	34.7
1981–82	38.2
1982–83	34.0

Source: NCB annual report and accounts.

Investment in individual pits is a matter for the NCB.