HC Deb 27 March 1952 vol 498 c82W
Mr. Oliver

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the number of opencast coal sites now being worked in the county of Derby, stating their location; and what further sites it is intended to open in the county, giving the names of such places.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

Nineteen opencast coal sites are now being worked in Derbyshire and a further 21 sites are under consideration for working. I am sending the hon. and learned Member a list of these sites.