§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he anticipates that by 1985 and 2000 there will be a market demand for coal sufficient to match the planned production under the current programme.
§ Mr. John MooreYes.
§ Mr. Nicholas Wintertonasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many coalfields are currently in operation in the United Kingdom; how many new seams have been recently discovered; where each is located; and when it is estimated that supplies of coal in the whole of the United Kingdom will run out, assuming that no new workable deposits are discovered.
§ Mr. John MooreThis is a matter for the National Coal Board and I am asking the chairman to write to the hon. Member.