HC Deb 15 November 1982 vol 32 c43W
21. Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when next he will meet the chairman of the National Coal Board to discuss the levels of future production.

25. Mr. Timothy Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when next he plans to meet the chairman of the National Coal Board to discuss the Plan for Coal.

29. Mr. Hannam

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when next he plans to meet the chairman of the National Coal Board.

Mr. John Moore

I meet the chairman of the National Coal Board frequently to discuss all aspects of the board's activities.

28. Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will take further steps to encourage the use of coal in industry.

Mr. John Moore

The Government's coal firing scheme continues to provide a strong incentive to industry to make the switch to coal firing. In addition, the Government are funding a scheme to provide exchange risk cover on loans from the European Coal and Steel Community towards coal conversion projects.