HC Deb 24 May 1984 vol 60 c530W
Mr. Canavan

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will make a statement about the effects on trade and industry of the miners' strike.

Mr. Trippier

The effects of the miners' strike on trade and industry have so far been slight. Industry generally is able to obtain sufficient supplies of coal from the National Coal Board and other sources to meet its immediate needs.

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