What assessment he has made of the effect of re-establishing refuge holes on (a) the established rock bolting pattern and (b) the affected roadways. - (Holding answer 28 OCtober 1994).

What assessment he has made of the effect of re-establishing refuge holes on (a) the established rock bolting pattern and (b) the affected roadways. - (Holding answer 28 OCtober 1994).

What discussions he has had with the various interested bodies on the future development of the Easington Colliery site.

What discussions he has had with the various interested bodies on the future development of the Easington Colliery site.

How many special breaches of regulation have occurred in the last two years in respect of the removal of or failure to provide refuge holes by the roadways of working collieries. - Information not available.

How many special breaches of regulation have occurred in the last two years in respect of the removal of or failure to provide refuge holes by the roadways of working collieries. - Information not available.

What are the statutory requirements in respect of refuge holes by the roadways of working collieries.

What are the statutory requirements in respect of refuge holes by the roadways of working collieries.

What is his estimate of (a) the number of refuge holes which have been removed from the roadways of working collieries and (b) the extent of new roadway which has been provided without such refuge holes, together with an estimate of the shortfall in the number of such holes; what...

What is his estimate of (a) the number of refuge holes which have been removed from the roadways of working collieries and (b) the extent of new roadway which has been provided without such refuge holes, together with an estimate of the shortfall in the number of such holes; what...

What is his estimate of the current shortfall in refuge holes in the roadways of working collieries with reference to the legal requirement.

What is his estimate of the current shortfall in refuge holes in the roadways of working collieries with reference to the legal requirement.

If he will list the consultancies undertaken by Warden Armstrong, mining consultants; what were their terms of reference; when they were started and completed; and at what cost.

If he will list the consultancies undertaken by Warden Armstrong, mining consultants; what were their terms of reference; when they were started and completed; and at what cost.

At how many deep coal mines in the United Kingdom the refuge holes required under section 40 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 and regulation 59 of the Shafts Outlets and Roads Regulations have not been excavated; and if he will list the mines. - (Holding answer 28 Oct...

At how many deep coal mines in the United Kingdom the refuge holes required under section 40 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954 and regulation 59 of the Shafts Outlets and Roads Regulations have not been excavated; and if he will list the mines. - (Holding answer 28 Oct...

On what grounds managers of certain deep coal mines have been given a derogation from their liabilities to cause refuge holes to be excavated; and who gave authority for the derogation and what is total number of refuge holes that must now be excavated following the derogation given to managers...

On what grounds managers of certain deep coal mines have been given a derogation from their liabilities to cause refuge holes to be excavated; and who gave authority for the derogation and what is total number of refuge holes that must now be excavated following the derogation given to managers...

Lords statement on HMG proposal to make the Town and Country Planning General Development Order following coal privatisation; and what guidance they propose to issue.

Lords statement on HMG proposal to make the Town and Country Planning General Development Order following coal privatisation; and what guidance they propose to issue.

Statement on amendments he proposes to make to the Town and Country Planning General Development Order following coal privatisation; and what guidance he proposes to issue. - Inc fact that guidance note published today explains the effect of the changes introduced by the amendment order and gives advice on the...

Statement on amendments he proposes to make to the Town and Country Planning General Development Order following coal privatisation; and what guidance he proposes to issue. - Inc fact that guidance note published today explains the effect of the changes introduced by the amendment order and gives advice on the...

What liability will pass to British Coal's successor in regard to the provision of superannuation cover in respect of those employees who accepted the British Coal contract of employment in 1994; and what provision has been made by British Coal to meet this obligation.

What liability will pass to British Coal's successor in regard to the provision of superannuation cover in respect of those employees who accepted the British Coal contract of employment in 1994; and what provision has been made by British Coal to meet this obligation.

Statement on Coal Mining Subsidence Damage Guide to Claimant's Rights leaflet revision to take account of the restructuring of the coal industry; and when he intends to appoint a subsidence adviser under the powers of the Coal Industry Act 1994.

Statement on Coal Mining Subsidence Damage Guide to Claimant's Rights leaflet revision to take account of the restructuring of the coal industry; and when he intends to appoint a subsidence adviser under the powers of the Coal Industry Act 1994.

If he will list the bidders for British Coal's mining assets; which were successful; and if he will comment on the criteria adopted in choosing the preferred bidders.

If he will list the bidders for British Coal's mining assets; which were successful; and if he will comment on the criteria adopted in choosing the preferred bidders.

Supplementary business question on privatisation of coal industry.

Supplementary business question on privatisation of coal industry.

If he comment on the progress of his review of the legal framework governing ferruginous pollution from abandoned mines. - (Holding answer 17 October 1994).

If he comment on the progress of his review of the legal framework governing ferruginous pollution from abandoned mines. - (Holding answer 17 October 1994).

How many companies have made a bid for British Coal's coal interests; how many have bid for each regional package; and if he will name these companies. - Inc fig.

How many companies have made a bid for British Coal's coal interests; how many have bid for each regional package; and if he will name these companies. - Inc fig.

When he intends to announce the preferred buyers for each of British Coal's regional packages; and if he will make a statement. - Names given.

When he intends to announce the preferred buyers for each of British Coal's regional packages; and if he will make a statement. - Names given.