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Mr. Skeet
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what use he has made of section 7 of the Coal Industry Act 1971 in the past year; and whether he intends to give any directions to the National Coal Board as set out in the section for divestment of particular operations or the sale of assets.
Mr. John Moore
None, and I have no present plans to do so.
Mr. Skeet
asked the Secretary of State for Energy whether he has called for a report of National Coal Board activities or any part of them pursuant to section 6 of the Coal Industry Act 1971.
Mr. John Moore
No.