National Coal Board

HC Deb 12 April 1983 vol 40 c363W

Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if the new chairman designate of the National Coal Board will be entitled to concessionary coal.

Mr. John Moore

No.

Mr. Hardy

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will publish the transcript of evidence given to the inquiry into the affairs of the National Coal Board carried out by Michael Kerr, QC, in 1970.

Mr. John Moore

The evidence was given to Michael Kerr, QC, on an "in confidence" basis and it would be inappropriate to publish the evidence generally.