HC Deb 18 February 1985 vol 73 c352W
21. Mr. Yeo

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the dispute in the coalmining industry.

23. Mr. Willie W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the present coalmining dispute.

28. Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will make a statement on the mining strike.

29. Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the strike in the mining industry.

Mr. Peter Walker

I refer to the reply given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Mr. Adley).

26. Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the chairman of the National Coal Board to discuss the strike in the coal industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Walker

I have frequent meetings with the chairman of the National Coal Board. I would refer the hon. Member to my earlier reply today to my hon. Friend the Member for Christchurch (Mr. Adley).