HC Deb 01 December 1993 vol 233 cc558-9W
Mr. Tipping

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will list those individuals and organisations who replied to his consultive document on the future of British Coal's pension funds; and if he will place copies of their submissions in the Library.

Mr. Eggar

The following have submitted views on the Government's consultation paper on British Coal pensions following privatisation of the corporation:

  • British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Committee of Management
  • Mineworkers' Pension Scheme Committee of Management British Coal Corporation
  • British Association of Colliery Management
  • GMB/APEX Partnership
  • National Association of Colliery Overmen, Deputies and Shotfirers (NACODS)
  • National Union of Mineworkers
  • National Union of Mineworkers (COSA)
  • National Union of Mineworkers (COSA)—The Ex-COSA Section—Region 3
  • Federation of Small Mines of Great Britain
  • Small Mines Association (South Wales)
  • British Coal Retired Staff Association (North Staffordshire District)
  • British Coal Retired Staff Association (Cannock and District)

I have also received some 1,400 responses from individuals.

It is a matter for the organisations and individuals concerned whether they wish their correspondence to be made public.