§ Mr. George Brownasked the Minister of Power what recent improvements there have been in the performance of pits in South Derbyshire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MasonThe National Coal Board informed me in March this year that the results at Cadley Hill Colliery had been such as to place the future in jeopardy. This is still the position.
I understand, however, that there has recently been some improvement in the performance of this colliery, and I am asking the Chairman of the National Coal Board to write to my right hon. Friend.