§ Mr. ClaphamTo ask the President of the Board of Trade (1) what plans he has for transferring all British Coal land and property to the Coal Authority; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if it is his intention to create British Coal Property plc;
(3) if he will ensure that the disposal of British Coal land which has job creation potential is transferred to local authorities for regeneration use.
§ Mr. Charles Wardle[holding answer 21 November 1994]: The various options for the future of British Coal's non-operational property portfolio are being considered by British Coal in consultation with the Government. No decisions have been taken.