HC Deb 12 December 1978 vol 960 c159W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many applications submitted by the National Coal Board for authorisation of opencast mining between 1st January 1974 and the current date and which were the subject of objections, took account of minerals other than coal during the inquiries.

Mr. Eadie:

There have been 10 such applications submitted since 1st January 1974.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy which of the applications for authorisation of opencast mining by the National Coal Board since the beginning of 1974 and which were the subject of objections, took account of fireclay reserves.

Mr. Eadie:

Applications to work the following sites were subject to objections and took account of fireclay reserves:

  • Site and County
  • Butterwell—Northumberland
  • Mitchesons Gill—Tyne and Wear
  • Kingswood—Staffordshire
  • Medomsley—Durham
  • Deborah—Durham
  • Whittonstall—Northumberland
  • Gamblethorpe—West Yorkshire
  • Togston—Northumberland
  • Rowley—Durham
  • Tanners Hall—Durham
  • Buckhead—Durham