§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Energy what recent meetings he or his junior Ministers have had in London with representatives of Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council; and what subjects were discussed.
§ Mr. EadieI met representatives of of the Cumnock and Doon Valley District Council at their request on 28th June 1977. The main subject was the future prospects for coal mining in Ayrshire; but the discussion also touched on progress with the Coal Industry Bill and on the efforts being made to provide new employment opportunities in the Cumnock and Doon Valley district.