§ Mr. Rowlandasked the Minister of Power what reply he has made to the communication of 9th January from the Haunchwood branch of the National Union of Mineworkers about pit closures; and what action he will take.
§ Mr. MarshAs individual pit closures are a matter for the National Coal Board, I have asked the Chairman of the Board to reply to my hon. Friend and to send me a copy of his letter.