§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has assessed the changed expectations of United Kingdom economic growth and energy demand; and what impact these are likely to have on the National Coal Board investment programme.
§ Mr. John MooreThe results of the Government's latest review of NCB's capital expenditure are included in the Public Expenditure White Paper published on 26 March. These figures are reviewed annually, taking account of the matters mentioned by the hon. Member and of all other relevant factors.