Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2014 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 20 November 2014. A substantive answer was provided by Matt Hancock (Conservative) on Monday, 24 November 2014 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Coke: Barnsley
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, if the Government will take steps to ensure a future for the Monckton coke plant in Barnsley.
- Answer
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The proposed closure of Monckton coke plant, is a commercial decision for the company taken against a backdrop of challenging conditions in international coke markets. I realise this is a difficult time for the employees concerned, their families and the communities in which they live.
With regard to the purchasing of product from Monckton, the Department of Energy and Climate Change, who have responsibility for the former British Coal Concessionary Fuel Scheme, will continue to encourage their contractors to purchase product from Monckton as long as supplies of an acceptable quality are available
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- Reference
- 214810
- Session
- 2014-15
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- Subjects
- Coke Barnsley
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