§ Mr. William PowellTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will list in theOfficial Report the pits closed by British Coal since 1 January and the date of closure of each.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe information requested is as follows:
Colliery Date of closure Arkwright 22 January 1988 Seafield/Frances 22 January 1988 Ashington 29 January 1988 Lady Windsor/Abercynon 8 February 1988 Abernant 23 February 1988 Linby 11 March 1988 South Kirkby/Riddings 25 March 1988 Mansfield 25 March 1988 Cadley Hill 25 March 1988 Manvers 25 March 1988