§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he proposes to make a statement on coal mining in the Vale of Belvoir.
§ Mr. Giles ShawI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend is still considering this matter and will announce his decision as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will give the acreage of land above recoverable coal measures in the Vale of Belvoir.
§ Mr. Giles ShawI have been asked to reply.
The area covered by the National Coal Board's planning applications is about 24,960 hectares.