HC Deb 29 April 1986 vol 96 c354W
Mr. Powley

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what financial support he made available to the coal industry in 1985–86.

Mr. Peter Walker

The coal industry received the following support from public funds during 1985–86:

£ million
Social Grants 212
Deficit Grant 695
Payments to individuals under the Redundant Mineworkers Payments Scheme 564
1,471

In addition, the National Coal Board will accrue in its accounts for 1985–86 substantial further sums in respect of deficit grant and social grants which will be paid in later years.