To ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he will estimate the amount of coal imported for electricity generation for the years 1992–93 and 1993–94.

We do not make such estimates.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he next intends to meet the chairman of British Coal to discuss the job implications for British Coal of the level of imports.

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy when he next expects to meet the chairman of British Coal to discuss coal imports; and if he will make a statement.

My right hon. Friend meets the chairman of British Coal regularly to discuss all aspects of the coal industry.