HC Deb 02 March 1995 vol 255 c717W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what is the Coal Authority's budget for dealing with pollution from mine workings; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Page

The Coal Authority's financial provision for 1994–95 takes full account of current work to prevent or control water pollution from mine workings, including the cost of pumping operation transferred from British Coal. The provision for 1995–96 is under discussion.