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Mr. Maclennan
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what recent discussions he has had with the National Coal Board concerning the long-term prospects of coal mining in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
Mr. David Hunt
My right hon. Friend's and my discussions with the chairman and others from the National Coal Board are wide-ranging and have covered the substantial investment the board is making in the coal industry in Scotland.