§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether, in the light of the glut of coal production predicted by the Central Electricity Generating Board and the refusal of the European Community to subsidise the sale of coal, he will advise the National Coal Board to postpone indefinitely the proposed development of the Vale of Belvoir coalfield.
§ Mr. EadieNo. I believe it is in the interests of national energy policy that the National Coal Board should submit its application for planning permission for the North-East Leicestershire project and I have so informed the board.