§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) subject to what conditions the Deep Duffryn colliery, Glamorgan has been reprieved from closure;
(2) what were the original coal reserves in the Deep Duffryn colliery; what is the total that has been extracted to date; and what reserves remain accessible to mining under normal economic operations;
(3) if he will indicate the accumulated loss sustained by the Deep Duffryn colliery to date and the estimated expenditure necessary to open up a new face or otherwise to continue mining in the area.
§ Mr. John MooreColliery closures are a matter for the National Coal Board after discussion with the mining unions. I am therefore asking the chairman of the board to write to my hon. Friend.