§ Mr. CummingsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what assessment he has made of the possible pollution of waterways resulting from ceasing pumping operations at Vane Tempest and Easington collieries.
§ Mr. EggarThis is an operational matter for British Coal. I understand that there is regular liaison between British Coal and the National Rivers Authority at local and regional levels on all issues relevant to the National Rivers Authority's responsibilities for regulating water pollution.