§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Minister of Transport what compensation has been paid by his Department to the National Coal Board for loss of future output due to the siting of the M1 in the North Nottinghamshire area.
§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Minister of Transport what claims are still outstanding regarding the loss of coal deposits due to the siting of the M1 in the North Nottinghamshire area.
Mr. Bob BrownI assume that the hon. Member intended to refer to the South Nottinghamshire area where there is one claim pending for loss of coal due to the construction of Ml. This relates to part of the 2nd Waterloo Seam from Bentinck Colliery where it passes under the Crick (Northamptonshire)-Doncaster By-pass. No claim has so far been received.
§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Minister of Transport what consultations have been held with the National Coal Board in the last five years with regard to the siting of the M1; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MarshConsultations during the last five years have been about the phasing of coal extraction with the construction of the motorway, and progress of mining work affecting sections already completed.
§ Mr. Ashtonasked the Minister of Transport to what extent was the work in progress and future development of the National Coal Board in North Nottinghamshire taken into account when the siting of the M1 was decided.
§ Mr. MarshThe route was established in consultation with the National Coal376W Board subject to the co-ordination, of mining operations with construction of the motorway.