§ Mr. TippingTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what discussions he has had with the chairman of British Coal about the release of financial information to representatives of the work force at the 10 collieries currently scheduled for closure.
§ Mr. Eggar[holding answer 4 December 1992]: British Coal is fully aware of the importance I attach to the statutory consultations being conducted in a genuine manner, and to the provision of information necessary for that.