§ Mr. Masonasked the Paymaster-General if he will give a general direction to the National Coal Board to help local authorities rid their areas of unsightly colliery spoil heaps, both extensions and derelict ones.
§ Mr. MaudlingNo. I have nothing to add to the reply on this subject given on 27th January to the hon. Member by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs.