HC Deb 21 April 1983 vol 41 c171W
Mr. D. E. Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many people were employed in the coal industry in the United Kingdom, England and the English regions, Scotland and Wales for 1964, 1970, 1974, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Gray

This is a matter for the National Coal Board. I have asked the chairman of the board to write to the hon. Member.

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