§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the total capital expenditure over the past five years on developing the coal mining industry; and what proportion of this has taken place in the coalfields of Wales.
§ Mr. David HuntCapital expenditure in the coal industry over the past five years has totalled almost £3.3 billion, of which £175 million (at outturn prices) has been invested in Wales.