§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what is the capital investment in the Selby coalfield; and if he will outline the amount of capital invested over the years, giving each year separately;
(2) what is the total capital cost for the provision of waste disposal from the Selby coalfield; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThese are matters for the British Coal Corporation, and I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what was the original estimate of the amount of waste to be produced from the Selby coalfield; what is the total amount of waste up to 31 March; what is the estimated waste to be disposed of in 1989–90 and 1990–91; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerThe production of waste from the Selby coalfield is the responsibility of British Coal and I am asking the chairman to write to the hon. Member.