§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what use he has made of section 7 of the Coal Industry Act 1971 in the past year; and whether he intends to give any directions to the National Coal Board as set out in the section for divestment of particular operations or the sale of assets.
§ Mr. John MooreNone, and I have no present plans to do so.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has called for a report of National Coal Board activities or any part of them pursuant to section 6 of the Coal Industry Act 1971.
§ Mr. John MooreNo.