§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy, as a result of the decision of the British Steel Corporation on halving the steel production at Llanwern and Port Talbot, by how much he estimates the market for coking coal will contract in South Wales; and what would be the implications for the coal industry if steel production were discontinued at Llanwern.
§ Mr. John MooreThe effects on the coal industry of different levels of steel production at Llanwern cannot be assessed until the British Steel Corporation has finalised its plans. Any such assessment would be a matter for the National Coal Board.