HC Deb 15 May 1989 vol 153 cc107-8W
31. Mr. Janner

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met the chairman of British Coal; and what matters were discussed.

34. Dr. Moonie

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the chairman of British Coal; and what matters he expects to discuss.

51. Mr. Jack Thompson

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the chairman of British Coal; and what matters he expects to discuss.

54. Mr. Skinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the chairman of British Coal; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

My right hon. Friend and I meet the chairman of British Coal regularly to discuss all aspects of the coal industry.

9. Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the manager of British Coal, Scotland; and what matters he expects to discuss.

Mr. Michael Spicer

My right hon. Friend and I regularly meet the chairman of British Coal. We have no plans to meet British Coal's Scottish manager at present.

46. Mr. Cummings

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the manager of British Coal's north-eastern region; and what matters he expects to discuss.

Mr. Michael Spicer

I have no such plans at present. However, my right hon. Friend and I do, of course, meet the chairman of British Coal regularly to discuss all aspects of the coal industry.

47. Mr. Douglas

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met the manager of British Coal in Scotland; and what matters were discussed.

Mr. Michael Spicer

I last met the manager of British Coal in Scotland on 6 October 1988 during my underground visit to Castlebridge mine, when I was informed about the corporation's plans for the colliery.