HC Deb 21 May 1962 vol 660 cc12-3W
Mr. Mason

asked the Minister of Power (1) whether the survey of Yorkshire by the Opencast Division of the National Coal Board, conducted to ascertain coal reserves near the surface, has now been completed; and what it has revealed;

(2) whether surveys of other county coalfields have been conducted recently by the Opencast Division of the National Coal Board; and with what results.

Mr. Wood:

I am asking the Chairman of the National Coal Board to write to the hon. Member.