§ Q7. Mr. Alisonasked the Prime Minister if he will appoint a single Minister in a single Department to assume the interdepartmental oversight of every aspect of developing the Selby coalfield.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy is responsible for the National Coal Board and is closely concerned with the Selby project and I am satisfied that there are appropriate arrangements for co-ordination with the other Government Departments and public authorities involved.