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18. Mr. Hood

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his most up-to-date estimate of United Kingdom colliery employment in the year 2003; and if he will make a statement.

24. Mr. Meale

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is his most up-to-date estimate of United Kingdom colliery employment in the year 1998; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Baldry

The Government do not make estimates of future manpower levels in the coal industry.