§ Mr. Barronasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with British Coal about the sale of its PRC homes; what advice he has given on this matter; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TraceyMy hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy and I have discussed this matter with British Coal. British Coal's housing disposal policy, including its application to PRC properties, must be a matter for British Coal to decide.