§ Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Energy what payment has been made to the National Coal Board in compensation for delayed colliery closures following the recent tripartite agreement.
§ Mr. John MooreFollowing my initial tripartite meetings with the NCB and representatives of the mining unions earlier this year, I am reviewing the NCB's financial arrangements. This review will take into account the costs to the NCB of not proceeding with their proposed accelerated closure programme.