§ Dr. John A. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will make a statement about the proposals he has received from the National Coal Board about its plans to spend money made available to it under Section 9 of the Coal Industry Act 1973; and how much of the sum authorised will be spent in Scotland, Wales, the North Region of England and the rest of England, respectively.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanGrants for 1973–74 under the Coal Industry Act 1973 are still under discussion. My hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State ex-218W plained to the House on 20th February that this grant will not be tied exclusively to specific coalfields.—[Vol. 851, c. 400.]
§ Dr. John A. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has received from the National Coal Board to utilise money made available under Section 8 of the Coal Industry Act 1973 for the financial year 1974; which projects will be so aided; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanGrants for 1973–74 under the Coal Industry Act 1973 are still under discussion.