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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:47 pm on 27 February 1986.

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Photo of Mr Michael Foot Mr Michael Foot , Blaenau Gwent 3:47, 27 February 1986

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that his reply about having a debate on Bates' colliery on an Adjournment motion is not satisfactory? If the closure is to go ahead and such a breach of faith is to be accepted, this could be applied in many other areas and every other coalfield would be involved. Will the right hon. Gentleman undertake to look at this matter so that this breach of faith can be discussed in the House where the promises and pledges which were given are now being broken?