§ Q10. Mr. Skinnerasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co- 308W ordination between the Department of Trade and Industry and the Department of Health and Social Security with regard to the payment of retired miners' and widows' pensions.
§ The Prime MinisterPayment of pensions to retired miners and miners' widows is the responsibility of the National Coal Board, which keeps in close touch with the Department of Health and Social Security and the Supplementary Benefits Commission.