§ Mr. John CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many planning applications for new drift or deep mines have been submitted in England, Scotland and Wales in each of the past five years; which companies have submitted the applications; and what are the localities to which the applications relate. [2028]
§ Mr. Raynsford[holding answer 6 June 1997]: The number of planning applications for new deep mines in England in each of the past five years are as shown in the table. It is not possible to separate applications for deep and drift mines. Information concerning the companies who submitted the applications is not held centrally. The information relating to Scotland and Wales are matter for my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Scotland and Wales.
Location 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 Derbyshire 1 0 0 0 0 Warwickshire 0 0 1 0 0 Durham 0 0 1 0 0 North Yorkshire 0 0 1 0 0 Humberside 0 0 0 0 1 Totals 1 0 3 0 1