HC Deb 30 March 1987 vol 113 c366W
20. Mr. Boyes

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he expects to respond in more detail to the Energy Committee's report on the coal industry; and if he will make a statement.

38. Mr. Redmond

asked the Secretary of State for Energy when he proposes to reply in detail to the main recommendations of the Energy Committee's report on the coal industry.

Mr. Peter Walker

The Government are giving careful consideration to the Select Committee's report on the coal industry, and I hope that it will be possible to respond shortly.