HC Deb 12 May 1976 vol 911 c179W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the latest estimate of the financial position of the National Coal Board in the current year.

Mr. Eadie

The National Coal Board expects the final results for the financial year 1975–76 to show an overall break even after payment of interest. It is planning to achieve the same result in the current financial year.