Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation (Hansard, 29 October 1997)

HC Deb 29 October 1997 vol 299 c826W 826W

§ Mr. Hinchliffe
To ask the President of the Board of Trade what are her plans for the future of the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation; and if she will make a statement. [12480]

§ Mr. Battle
The Charity Commission is currently reviewing the role of the Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation and the associated mining charities and are due to report soon. I wish to await the outcome of the review and assess its implications before taking a view on the way forward.