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18. Mr. Patchett

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met the chairman of British Coal; and what was discussed.

Mr. David Hunt

My right hon. Friend and I have regular meetings with the chairman of the British Coal Corporation to discuss all aspects of the coal industry.

27. Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet Sir Robert Haslam, chairman of British Coal, to discuss future energy needs in the light of the Layfield report.

Mr. Peter Walker

I have regular meetings with the chairman of British Coal to discuss all aspects of the coal industry.