HC Deb 18 July 1983 vol 46 c1W
20. Mr. Bermingham

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list the applications that he has received in the last six months for opencast sites; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Applications for four new authorisations have been received in the past six months:

  • Amberswood extension
  • Benbain (revised)
  • Garnant
  • Woodhead

No decision has yet been taken on any of these applications. The Woodhead project was the subject of a public local inquiry during June and the inspector will be reporting later this year.

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