HC Deb 31 January 1972 vol 830 cc7-8W
46. Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions he has held with the National Coal Board in respect of the wage claim by the National Union of Mineworkers.

Sir J. Eden

I meet the Chairman of the National Coal Board regularly to discuss the affairs of the industry. He has reported to me fully on the wage claim and the Board's offer.

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