§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the detailed functions of the Minister of State and the Under-Secretary of State, the hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton (Mr. Marks), with respect to minerals.
§ Mr. ShoreMy right hon. Friend the Minister of State has responsibility for planning control over mineral working, and is supported by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State, the Member for Manchester, Gorton (Mr. Marks).