HC Deb 12 July 1982 vol 27 c305W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will name the collieries which have been closed since May 1979.

Mr. John Moore

The National Coal Board informs me that since May 1979 a total of 26 collieries have been closed. These are:

  • Granville
  • Hylton
  • Deep Duffryn
  • Rockingham
  • Walton
  • Blaenavon
  • Eden
  • Eccles
  • Teversal
  • Roger
  • Cwmgili
  • Peckfield
  • Woodhorn
  • Lady Victoria
  • Blackhall
  • Lofthouse
  • Houghton
  • Orgreave
  • Newmillerdam
  • Coegnant
  • Manor
  • Bedlay
  • New Hucknall
  • Newdigate
  • Hapton Valley
  • Boldon