§ Dr. Cunninghamasked the Secretary of State for Energy when he intends to bring forward proposals under section 3 of the Coal Industry Act 1975 to enable the redundant mineworkers' payments scheme to continue into the 1986–87 financial year.
§ Mr. David HuntMy right hon. Friend has made it clear that no decisions have yet been made on the details of any new scheme to succeed the current redundant mineworkers' payments scheme.