HC Deb 26 June 1984 vol 62 c375W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what criteria he takes into account before defining as uneconomic a coal mine in Britain; and if these criteria have been agreed with the National Coal Board and the National Union of Mineworkers.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The assessment of economic viability of particular pits is a matter for the NCB.

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