HC Deb 11 February 1993 vol 218 cc724-5W
Mr. Hanson

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consideration he has given to the recommendations relating to opencast mining made by the Trade and Industry Committee in its first report on British energy policy and the market for coal, HC (1992–93) 237, in relation to opencast mining in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. David Hunt

The Government have stated that they will take account of the Trade and Industry Committee's report before coming forward with their coal review White Paper which will be published shortly.