HC Deb 14 May 1984 vol 60 cc28-9W
12. Mr. Michael Colvin

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how many coal pits were closed in each year since 1975.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I understand from the National Coal Board that in each of its financial years since April 1975 the following numbers of pits have closed:

Pits
1975 5
1976 3
1977 5
1978 9
1979 5
1980 9
1981 10
1982 7
1983 15