HC Deb 25 March 1991 vol 188 cc276-7W
14. Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what consultations he has had with the chairman of British Coal regarding the level of coal imports after 1 April 1993.

Mr. Wakeham

I have regular consultations with the chairman of British Coal on all aspects of the coal industry, including the remarkable efforts that the corporation has been making to improve its competitiveness and fight for a major share of the United Kingdom coal market over future years.