§ 17. Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he intends to call a meeting of the tripartite committee to discuss the plan for coal.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy right hon. Friend will keep this suggestion under review.
§ 24. Mr. John Evansasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has any plans to meet the chairman of the National Coal Board to discuss pit closures.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy right hon. Friend and I have met Sir Norman Siddall twice in the last two weeks to discuss the coal industry; but the future of individual collieries is a matter for the board in consultation with the industry's trades unions.
§ 25. Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his policy on the future size of the coal industry.
§ Mr. Giles ShawIt is for the board to match the size of the coal industry to the market it can command.