§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Energy what was the loss incurred by the National Coal Board expressed as a percentage of turnover, at the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. EadieThe latest available figures are those in the published Report and Accounts of the National Coal Board for the year 1974–75. After crediting the Government grants detailed in the accounts the Board broke even on a consolidated basis, including its subsidiaries and share in associated companies.