HC Deb 15 January 1987 vol 108 c300W
Mr. Lofthouse

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) what experiments are being conducted within the National Health Service in the use of imported coal for heating hospitals; and what guidance his Department has issued to health authorities on this subject;

(2) if he will make it his policy that the National Health Service should purchase only British coal for use in hospitals.

Mrs. Currie

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.