HC Deb 29 June 1983 vol 44 c71W
Mr. Greville Janner

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what are his latest plans concerning the development of the Vale of Belvoir coalfields, Leicestershire.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The NCB has received outline planning permission from Leicestershire county council for the Asfordby mine and the Government are now considering the board's application for investment approval. A decision will be taken as soon as possible.