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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Mason of Barnsley (Labour). It was answered by Lord Fraser of Carmyllie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 May 1996.


Fraser of Carmyllie, RtHonLord

Question
What discussions have taken place between DTI and British Coal regarding future of recreational sites in coalfield communities; and to what extent Coal Industry Social Welfare and National Playing Fields Associations have been involved; and what guarantees of protection can be given to future owners of sites regarding provisions for indemnity against historical contamination.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
571 c154-5 
Session
1995-96
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Coal British Coal Corporation Land Liability Facilities Pollution Property transfer Mining Recreation spaces Sports Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation National Playing Fields Association