HC Deb 21 April 1978 vol 948 c363W
Mr. John H. Osborn

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what approach and initiatives he has made to secure new overseas markets for British coal; and if he will list these indicating the price and volume of coal involved.

Mr. Eadie

The export of coal is a matter for the National Coal Board and the coal trade, but I am giving them all the help and encouragement I can within the Community institutions and otherwise.