§ Mr. Richard Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Energy why he has decided to continue the existing statutory provisions which restrict the numbers employed in private deep mines to 30 and the output of private opencast mines to 25,000 tons; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MooreThese arrangements appear to have worked satisfactorily for many years and caused little difficulty. But if my hon. Friend has any particular problem in mind I should be glad to look into it.