HC Deb 21 May 1984 vol 60 c365W
Mr. Gould

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is his policy regarding the importing by the National Coal Board of coal from sources abroad in which it has an investment; what has been the level of imports by the board from such sources in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The National Coal Board tells me that it has not imported any coal during the last three years and has no plans to do so.

Mr. Mason

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what new contracts have been made to import coal, and from which countries, since 1 March.

Mr. Giles Shaw

I have nothing to add to the answer which I gave the hon. Member on 28 February.

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