HC Deb 14 November 1991 vol 198 cc620-1W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what assessment he has made of the effects on coal mining employment in each coalfield in the United Kingdom of the development of a coal-importing terminal proposed for the Royal Portbury dock;

(2) what assessment he has made of the effect of the proposed Royal Portbury dock coal importing terminal on the south Wales coalfield in respect of(a) deep mines and(b) licensed mines.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

No such assessments have been made.

Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy what consultations he has had regarding a rail link for the proposed Royal Portbury dock coal importation terminal.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

None.