§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy, of the total provision provided by section 1 of the Coal Industry Act 1977, what is the amount borrowed by the National Coal Board to date.
§ Mr. John MooreOn 24 April 1980 the total amount outstanding was £1,893 million.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what sums have been paid to the National Coal Board for regional grants during the past decade.
§ Mr. John MooreThe following sums have been paid to the NCB as regional grant under section 9 of the Coal Industry526W Act 1973 and section 8 of the Coal Industry Act 1977:
£million 1973–74 75.0 1974–75 37.8 1978–79 50.0