§ (5) Mr. Strang asked the Secretary of State for Energy what plans he has to meet the chairman of the National Coal Board to discuss employment problems in the industry.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI meet the chairman of the National Coal Board regularly to discuss all aspects of the coal industry.
27. Mr. Skeet asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will give figures on the increased productivity per man shift of British coal mines.
§ Mr. David HuntI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given to the hon. Member for Derbyshire, South (Mrs. Currie) earlier today.
32. Mr. Dormand asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he next intends to meet the chairman of the National Coal Board to discuss investment in the coal industry.
§ Mr. David HuntMy right hon. Friend and I meet the chairman of the National Coal Board frequently to discuss all aspects of the coal industry, including the NCB's substantial programme of investment to reduce costs and improve productivity.