HC Deb 15 December 1970 vol 808 c318W
Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give a general direction to the National Coal Board to publish a statement of its policy in regard to future pit closures, including an analysis by regions of the effects on employment of miners of such a policy.

Mr. Ridley

No. I am satisfied with the Board's present arrangements for informing those concerned.