§ 24. Mr. John H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether there are any initiatives under discussion within the European Community to promote and support the production of indigenous coal.
§ Mr. David HowellIn October 1979 I proposed a Community scheme of 250 million European units of account, some £140 million per annum to aid coal production. This proposal remains on the table and I hope that the Community will give it careful consideration.