HC Deb 05 February 1979 vol 962 cc34-5W
21. Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will discuss with the National Coal Board its feasibility study of the Stirlingshire-Clackmannan coalfield.

Mr. Eadie

The Board is currently drilling in the area but it will be some time before it is able to reach conclusions on the extent of the reserves or their possible development.