HC Deb 25 July 1986 vol 102 cc607-8W
Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what information he has as to the changes in the pattern of demand for north-east coal over the past 10 years, and as to the major customers therefor.

Mr. David Hunt

The disposal arrangements for coal from the north-east are a matter for British Coal and other coal producers and their customers.

Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what information he has as to future marketing plans for coal (a) inside and (b) outside the United Kingdom.

Mr. David Hunt

Future marketing plans for coal are a matter for the coal industry.