HC Deb 02 July 1975 vol 894 cc432-3W
Mr. Alexander Wilson

asked the Secretary for Energy if he can make an approximate estimate of when the public inquiry on the Selby area coal development will finish its work; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Oakes

I have been asked to reply.

The public inquiry into the application by the National Coal Board for planning permission to establish a drift mine in the Selby area finished on 6th June. The inspector who held the inquiry has since been making an inspection of the area involved and will now prepare his report.