§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many claims have been lodged against the National Coal Board in respect of subsidence; what is the total compensation payable in the last full year for which figures are available; and whether consequential damages such as loss of profits are claimable under the revised code.
§ Mr. EadieThese are matters within the day-to-day responsibility of the National Coal Board and I am asking the chairman to write to the hon. Member.