HC Deb 12 November 1991 vol 198 cc444-5W
Mr. Eadie

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what information he has on British Coal's plans with regard to the buy-out of mineworkers', former mineworkers' and their widows' coal entitlement at the end of the 1991–92 financial year.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

This is a matter for British Coal.

Mr. Eadie

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will ensure that provision is made in any future measures to privatise the coal mining industry to protect the concessionary fuel entitlement of mineworkers, former mineworkers and their widows.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

The Government will ensure that existing concessionary fuel entitlements from British Coal will be safeguarded following privatisation of the industry.

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