HC Deb 02 November 1970 vol 805 c252W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the Government's policy on a revision of legislation for the working of minerals in the United Kingdom; and when a Bill will be laid before Parliament to facilitate the extraction of mineral substances.

Sir J. Eden

I am examining the problems of gaining access to land to explore for and to work minerals, and hope to make an announcement shortly.