§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary for Trade and Industry (1) if he will now write to the Chairman of the Domestic Coal Consumers Council replying to her letter of 23rd August, 1971, concerning his plans for the future of the council, explaining why he has not written before and outlining what his plans now are;
(2) if he will now announce the proposals of the Government for the future of the Domestic Coal Consumers Council.
§ Mr. RidleyI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to him on 25th January. The Council will continue with its duties modified as proposed in the European Communities Bill. We have been in touch with the Chairman of the Council and further consultations will follow.—[Vol. 829, c.400.]