HC Deb 17 May 1966 vol 728 c222W
Mr. Edwin Wainwright

asked the Minister of Power if he will state in mil lion tons the amount of known coal re serves in this country.

Mr. Marsh

Reserves of coal in this country are extensive. The National Coal Board are constantly extending their surveys and I am asking Lord Robens to write to my hon. Friend to give him the Board's latest assessment.