§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many coal pits have closed since 1 May. [13554]
§ Mr. Battle[holding answer 30 October 1997]: The closure of two deep mines have been announced since 1 May; Asfordby Colliery in Leicestershire, owned by RJB Mining and Baddesley Drift in Warwickshire, owned by New Baddesley Coal Ltd.