§ 13. Mr. EadieTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has had with the chairman of British Coal about the future plans for the coal industry in 1988.
§ 16. Mr. PatnickTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has had with the chairman of British Coal regarding flexible working in the coal mining industry in the various areas.
§ Mr. ParkinsonI have regular meetings with the chairman of British Coal to discuss all aspects of the coal industry.
§ 20. Mr. DouglasTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will detail the number of job losses in deep mining in Scotland since March 1985, up to the latest date available.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerBritish Coal advises that 4,236 men were employed in Scottish deep-mining on 26 December 1987. The corresponding figure for 30 March 1985 was 11,263.