British Coal

Mr. Clapham
To ask the President of the Board of Trade when British Coal sold CINMan; what was the total number of bidders; which bid was successful; and what criteria were used to make the choice. [6740]

Mr. Page
These are matters for British Coal as vendor.

Mr. Clapham
To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement on the sale on CINMan by British Coal; and if he will indicate where the advertisements were placed. [6739]

Mr. Page
These are matters for British Coal. I am asking the chairman to write to the hon. Member.