Mr. Andy StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what discussions he has had with the Union of Democratic Mineworkers and Lloyds merchant bank about their proposals to apply for all or part of a privatised coal industry and to enable employees in the industry to become shareholders.
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§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryI have met the Union of Democratic Mineworkers and Lloyds merchant bank to discuss their proposals concerning the coal industry. However, no decisions as to the form or timing of the sale will be made until after the next election.