§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Trade, following the sale of mining equipment to China and the provision of mining consultancy by Powell Duffryn/NCB, whether it is the Government's policy to accept coal from China in payment for the equipment supplied or services rendered.
§ Mr. MeacherSome coal mining equipment has already been sold to China and will be paid for with money in the normal way. The offers of mining consultancy made by PD/NCB propose normal commercial terms of payment.