§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy what use has been made of section 3 of the Coal Industry Act 1975 relating to the right to work coal measures underlying copyhold land.
§ Mr. John MooreI am advised by the National Coal Board that 26 notices relating to proposals to work coal under former copyhold land have been published pursuant to section 3 of the Coal Industry Act 1975.
§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he proposes to extend the principle enshrined in section 3 of the Coal Industry Act 1975 for the benefits of mineral undertakers other than the National Coal Board.
§ Mr. John MooreNo.