Coal Industry

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Energy – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 3 June 1985.

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Photo of Mr David Hunt Mr David Hunt , Wirral West 12:00, 3 June 1985

First, may I put the record straight. There is no question but that Polkemmet was flooded as a direct consequence of the NUM strike, and I much regret the disgraceful suggestion made by the hon. Gentleman. As to investment, four major projects in Scotland are under way with an estimated capital cost of £91·8 million. In real terms, investment in the Scottish coalfield is 43 per cent. higher under the Conservative Government than it was under the Labour Government.