§ Dr. Kim HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) how many licensed underground coal mines not owned and operated by British Coal are working by county(a) in England, (b) in Wales and (c) in Scotland; (2) what is the average size, in terms of coal output and manpower, of licensed underground coal mines working by county (a) in England, (b) in Wales and (c) in Scotland.
§ Mr. BaldryThese are matters for the British Coal Corporation as the licensing authority.