asked the Minister of Power what was the total decrease in employment in collieries within eight miles of Bishop Auckland between 1st January, 1960, and 31st December, 1963.

asked the Minister of Power what action he is taking to ensure that there are adequate supplies of smokeless fuel to meet the increasing demand created by the development of smokeless zones.

asked the Minister of Power when he expects to publish the Annual Report and Accounts of the National Coal Board.

asked the Minister of Power if he will estimate what additional funds he will require to make available to the National Coal Board for capital investment in the next five years.

asked the Minister of Power if he will make a statement about summer price reductions for coal.