§ Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has any plans to seek to put into private hands any part or unit of the present operations of the National Coal Board.
§ Mr. John MooreI have nothing to add to my reply to the hon. Member for Newham, North-West (Mr. Lewis) on 2 December 1982.
§ Mr. Allen McKayasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has any plans to encourage private capital investment in the activities of the National Coal Board; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MooreThe Government's position on this subject is well known.