HC Deb 24 July 1989 vol 157 c570W
32. Mr. Haynes

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his most up-to-date estimate of the impact of electricity privatisation on employment in mining in the Nottinghamshire coalfield.

Mr. Michael Spicer

Negotiations between the generators and British Coal are continuing. Following the conclusion of these negotiations, it will be for British Coal to estimate what effects there may be on its operations.