HC Deb 08 February 1982 vol 17 c245W
8. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will take steps to expand the capital investment programme of the National Coal Board; and if he will make a statement.

20. Mr. Jack Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what further talks he proposes to have with the chairman of the National Coal Board concerning future investment in the coal industry.

28. Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the chairman of the National Coal Board to discuss investment in the coal industry.

Mr. John Moore

The National Coal Board's capital investment programme is at the very high level of £805 million in the present financial year.