HC Deb 02 May 1986 vol 96 c501W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he has any plans to seek to change the name of the National Coal Board to British Coal; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

In due course, when a convenient opportunity occurs, my right hon. Friend intends to introduce legislation to bring the statutory name of the National Coal Board into line with its new trading name of British Coal.