§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will now answer questions about pit closures in particular districts.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanThe Government accept responsibility for questions of alternative employment opportunities in districts where pits are closed and for redundancy benefits available to men displaced by pit closures, but questions relating to particular closure proposals or decisions are the responsibility of the National Coal Board, which is charged with the duty of managing the industry.