§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Power what consultation he had with the Chairman of the National Coal Board before the announcement of the differential price rises in Scotland.
§ Mr. MarshI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to the hon. Members for Worcestershire, South (Sir G. Nabarro) and Dumfries (Mr. Monro) today.
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§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Minister of Power what representations he has received concerning the recently increased price differential for Scottish coal; and whether, in view of the additional threat to the future of the coal industry, he will direct the National Coal Board not to proceed with such differential price increases.
§ Mr. MarshA small number of representations has been made, but I believe it is right for the Board to proceed with the increases.