§ Mr. Pawseyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the current status (a) as regards the National Coal Board and (b) as regards his policies towards the mining industry of the "Plan for Coal."
§ Mr. David HuntDevelopments within the coal industry since 1974 have overtaken the "Plan for Coal." The NCB's new approach is set out in its memorandum "New Strategy for Coal", made available to the unions in the coal industry last October. The Government welcome its approach.