HC Deb 02 December 1980 vol 995 cc54-5W
Mr. Crowther

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many persons employed in deep mines, other than employees of the National Coal Board, have received payments under the Redundant Mineworkers and Concessionary Coal (Payments Scheme) Orders 1973 and 1978, and amending orders.

Mr. David Howell

286. These are former employees at licensed mines.

Mr. Crowther

asked the Secretary of State for Energy bow many employees of the National Coal Board not employed, in deep mines have received payments under the Redundant Mineworkers and Concessionary Coal (Payments Scheme) Orders 1973 and 1978, and amending orders.

Mr. David Howell

2,013. These are former employees at prescribed facilities associated with deep nines.