National Coal Board

HC Deb 17 February 1982 vol 18 c120W

Mr. Grylls

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what level of grants will be available to the National Coal Board in 1982–83.

Mr. John Moore

Subject to the passage of the Coal Industry Bill, and to Parliamentary approval of the Estimates, I expect to make available to the NCB in respect of 1982–83, total grants of over £480 million, of which some £100 million will be social grants. Details of the amounts to be paid under individual grant headings will be shown in the 1982–83 Estimates to be presented to the House.