HC Deb 19 January 1988 vol 125 c607W
Mr. Skinner

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy whether he will reconsider his decision not to undertake discussions with the chairman of British Coal regarding the reinstatement of the more than 200 miners sacked during the 1984–85 coal strike; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Spicer

No. The dismissal and re-employment of mineworkers is a matter for the management of the British Coal Corporation.