§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will introduce legislation to provide for the breaking up of the National Coal Board into new competitive private companies for sale to private industry.
§ Mr. John MooreI do not propose to introduce such legislation.
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) if he will seek to lift the National Coal Board's monopoly of coal production;
(2) if he will seek to lift the National Coal Board's monopoly on the exploration of coal.
§ Mr. John MooreI do not propose to amend the National Coal Board's statutory monopoly on coal exploration and production.