§ Mr. Masonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) when his review of the coal mining industry's future is expected to be completed; whether it is linked with a recognition of membership of the European Coal and Steel Treaty and full membership of the 541W European Economic Community; to extent it covers total energy policy; and if he will make a statement:
(2) what his examination of the coal mining industry's future has so far revealed regarding employment within the industry and in the regions.
§ Mr. EmeryThese complex problems are under very deep examination. It will be some time before we can report on these issues.