§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what representations he has received regarding the future of Monktonhall colliery.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryI have received a number of representations concerning the future of Monktonhall colliery.
§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will obtain for his departmental library a copy of the feasibility report on the future of Monktonhall colliery produced by Lothian regional council; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe future of individual collieries is a matter for British Coal. I have received a copy of the feasibility report on the future of Monktonhall colliery. It will be for British Coal to take account of this when it reviews the future of the colliery in the summer.