§ Mr. Eggarasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many pits and pit faces have suffered significant physical damage due to the cessation of mining activities.
§ Mr. David HuntI understand from the National Coal Board that to date 19 working faces at 15 collieries have been lost as well as 5 salvage faces at 5 collieries where equipment was awaiting recovery. In addition 16 faces at 14 collieries are causing serious concern.