§ Mr. HardyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade when he expects the discussions between his Department and British Coal in regard to the retention and safeguarding of recreational sites in coalfield communities to be included; and if he will make it his policy that the future of these sites be safeguarded. [26354]
§ Mr. PageThe Government's objective remains that British Coal land in active use for sport and recreation will be retained for those purposes. Discussions continue with British Coal and the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation as to how this can best be achieved. Those discussions will be concluded as soon as possible.