HC Deb 10 June 1993 vol 226 cc316-7W
Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment if a decision has been reached on the most appropriate location of mining records currently deposited in Lady Victoria pit at Newtongrange by British Coal on behalf of HM inspectorate of mines and quarries; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

I am not aware of any such decision. It is a matter for the Health and Safety Executive and the British Coal Corporation.

Mr. Salmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what discussions he has had with(a) HM inspectorate of mines and quarries and (b) British Coal on the most appropriate location of mining records currently deposited in Lady Victoria pit at Newtongrange by British Coal on behalf of H M inspectorate of mines and quarries; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

We have had no such discussions on this matter.