HC Deb 24 July 1989 vol 157 c570W
31. Mr. Meale

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to announce the level, duration and tonnage of coal to be ordered from British Coal by(a) National Power and (b) PowerGen from January 1990 onwards.

Mr. Michael Spicer

The negotiation of new coal purchase arrangements is primarily a commercial matter for the industries. The announcement of the details of such arrangements, once concluded, will also primarily be a matter for them.