§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy when ho expects to announce his decision on the report involving coal projects for the Vale of Belvoir.
§ Mr. HeseltineI have been asked to reply.
Mr. Michael Mann QC, the inspector who conducted the Vale of Belvoir coalfield inquiry, submitted his report at the end of last month. The report is now being considered, and I shall give my decision on the National Coal Board's applications as soon as possible.