§ Mr. Jack Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Energy what estimates he has available as to the total amount of coal remaining in the reserves at the time of closure of collieries closed in 1983; if he will break this figure down by colliery; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe operation of collieries and questions concerning workable reserves accessible from particular collieries are matters for the National Coal Board.