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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:46 pm on 20 June 1985.

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Photo of Mr John Biffen Mr John Biffen , North Shropshire 3:46, 20 June 1985

It would not be appropriate for me to engage in controversy with the hon. Gentleman about why it is felt prudent to have a second source in the supply of coal. I shall refer to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Energy the request that has been made.