Pit Closures

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 9:06 pm on 21 October 1992.

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Photo of Mr Michael Heseltine Mr Michael Heseltine President of the Board of Trade 9:06, 21 October 1992

It is the statutory period under the employment legislation—[HON. MEMBERS: "Oh!"]. But the matter of concern to the House is that the option to continue those pits in operation is preserved.