HC Deb 13 January 1986 vol 89 c445W
Mr. Mason

asked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what discussions he has had with the Opencast Executive and the chairman of the National Coal Board regarding privatisation of opencast coalmining operations; and if he will make a statement;

(2) what discussions he has had with the chairman and members of the National Coal Board regarding privatisation of some deep mined coal production units; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

The Government have no plans for privatising the National Coal Board's mining activities.

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