HC Deb 30 November 1987 vol 123 c377W
Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he last met representatives of private licensed mines and private opencast sites; and what matters were discussed.

Mr. Michael Spicer

I have met a number of representatives of the licensed sector. We have discussed the outlook for the licensed sector and the scope for greater flexibility an transparency within the existing law. They have made representations to me about changes they would wish to see in the licensing system.