§ Mr. Tudor Watkinsasked the Minister of Power whether he has considered making an arrangement with the National Coal Board for the deferment of the closure of Yniscedwyn Colliery, Brecon-shire, until alternative industry is available; and what plans he has under the terms of the Coal Industry Act, 1967, for reimbursing the Board for such a postponement.
§ Mr. MarshThe Government have given careful consideration to the closure of Yniscedwyn and concluded that they cannot intervene in this case.