§ Mr. Powleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what financial support he made available to the coal industry in 1985–86.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThe 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.