§ Dr. Edmund Marshallasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he has now received the inspector's report on the public inquiry into the planning 98W application to develop the Selby coal-field.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to receive the inspector's report on Selby; and when it is anticipated that he will reach a final decision on the coal mining project.
§ Mr. OakesMy right hon. Friend has not yet received the inspector's report but expects to do so soon. This is a matter of great complexity and I cannot forecast when his decision will be reached.