§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, following the dissolution of the British Coal Corporation on 26 March, all the corporation's liabilities will be fully met by her Department. [164949]
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§ Mr. TimmsI can confirm that upon the dissolution of the British Coal Corporation on 27 March all its remaining liabilities were transferred to the Department of Industry, which will now have direct responsibility for their timely discharge.