HC Deb 27 January 1994 vol 236 c373W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

; To ask the President of the Board of Trade what cargo is being carried by the German registered vessel Nora Heeren; for where that cargo is destined; whether the cargo manifest is in order; whether he is aware of any breach of either United Kingdom or international law in connection with this vessel and its cargo; why the vessel is being held by his Department at Plymouth; when the vessel will be allowed to continue to its destination; if he will make a statement.

Consultant Date Scope of work Completion
John T. Boyd 20 November 1992 Viability of the 21 pits identified for closure by British Coal 22 January 1993
Caminus Energy 20 November 1992 Study of the markets for coal 22 January 1993
Ernst and Young 20 November 1993 Study of British Coal's competitiveness 22 January 1993
Ernst and Young 1 December 1993 Study of the costs of nuclear generation 8 February 1993
PIMS Associates 20 November 1993 Study of British Coal's cost structure and productivity in relation to international comparators 22 January 1993

In addition, the Department commissioned other pieces of analysis that, in the event, were not directly relevant to the conclusions in the White Paper and were pursued no further.

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