HC Deb 12 March 1996 vol 273 cc516-7W
Mr. Tipping

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the Director General of the Health and Safety Commission about the fatal accident that took place at Thoresby colliery, Nottinghamshire; and if he will make a statement. [18956]

Sir Paul Beresford

None. I refer to my written answer of 19 October 1995,Official Report, columns 307–08, about the fatal accident at Thoresby colliery on 12 October 1995. I hope to be in a position to write to the hon. Gentleman later this month following the conclusion of the Health and Safety Executive's investigation and the inquest into the miner's death.