§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Prime Minister what representations he has received from the General Secretary of the TUC about pit closures; and what reply he is sending.
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 26 October 1992]: Following British Coal's announcement of pit closures on 13 October the General Secretary of the TUC, Mr. Willis, wrote to me on 15, 17 and 20 October.
In replying, I noted that the issues he raised had been addressed in Parliament on a number of occasions and that we looked forward to the TUC's contribution to the widespread consultation announced by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade.
Mr. Willis also wrote to me twice on 26 October. I shall reply to these letters shortly.