§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he intends to apply to the available European funds for special aid to be given to the Girvan/Dailly area in view of the problems being experienced by Dalquharran colliery.
§ Mr. EadieThe National Coal Board has not approached my right hon. Friend nor, so far as I am aware, has any announcement been made about Dalquharran colliery. I have separately given details of European funds which may be available should any need arise.