§ Mr. Harperasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he directed the National Coal Board to dispose of assets in the brick manufacturing industry.
§ Mr. Albert Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what directions he has given to the National Coal Board under Section 7 of the Coal 18W Industry Act 1971 in respect of its assets in the brick manufacturing industry.
§ Dr. Marshallasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will direct the National Coal Board, under Section 7 of the Coal Industry Act 1971, to halt any disposal of its assets in the brick manufacturing industry while the Monopolies Commission is investigating that industry.
§ Mr. EmeryThe National Coal Board decided to sell its brickworks on commercial grounds and the sales were completed on 26th November. The question of a direction did not and does not arise.