HC Deb 31 January 1983 vol 36 c32W
22. Mr. Cunliffe

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his policy towards applications for opencast coal mining when he has previously refused an application for the site in question.

Mr. John Moore

Each case must be considered on its merits. I would wish to consider in particular whether the balance of factors for and against the proposal had changed since the rejection of the earlier application.