Pit Closures

HC Deb 29 January 1985 vol 72 c100W

Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he is satisfied with the accounting practices of the National Coal Board in respect of pit closures.

Mr. David Hunt

Yes.

Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether his Department monitors the accounts of the National Coal Board in relation to the cost of redundancy payments incurred as a consequence of pit closures.

Mr. David Hunt

Yes.