HC Deb 26 March 1971 vol 814 c245W
Mr. Milne

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the undertakings in which the National Coal Board have a direct financial interest.

Mr. Ridley

Pages 20 to 23 of Volume II of the National Coal Board's Report and Accounts for 1969–70 show the Board's trade undertakings up to 28th March, 1970. Since then the Board has acquired an interest in British Drilling Ltd., and has disposed of its interest in Omnia Concrete Sales Ltd.