§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has had about pit closures from the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress; what reply he is sending; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Eggar[holding answer 29 October 1992]: My right hon. Friend has received and replied to two letters from the general secretary of the Trades Union Congress on this matter. It is not his usual practice to make public the content of such replies.