§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will indicate how he expects additional coal derived from the productivity scheme to be consumed.
§ Mr. EadieIf coal is to make a major contribution to meeting our future energy requirements it is important that the trend of falling production should be reversed. For the next financial year the National Coal Board and the Central Electricity Generating Board have agreed on an increased supply of coal to power stations. Higher output will enable the NCB to seek other outlets, too.