§ Mr. Allen Mckayasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects the development of Belvoir coalfield to begin; and how many of the Leicester collieries he estimates will have closed before the Belvoir development commences production.
§ Mr. Giles ShawMy right hon. Friend has received an application for investment approval in respect of the Asfordby mine. This is being processed currently. Questions concerning individual collieries are a matter for the National Coal Board.