§ 43. Mr. Ripponasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will hold a public inquiry into the National Coal Board's proposals for a new opencast site at Whittonstall, Northumberland.
§ Mr. BennIf and when the National Coal Board applies for an authorisation to work this site I will decide whether or not to hold a public inquiry in the light of the proposals themselves and of such objections as may be made to them.