§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the position of the Ironstone Restoration Fund.
§ Mr. OakesI have been asked to reply.
The Account of the Ironstone Restoration Fund for 1973–74, which was laid before the House by the Comptroller and Auditor General in accordance with Section 2 of the Mineral Workings Act 1951 in December last, showed a credit balance at the end of the year of £363,623. The account for 1974–75, together with the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General, will be laid before the House as soon as possible. I will send the hon. Member a copy in due course.