Oral Answers to Questions — Fuel Supplies (Prime Minister's Speech)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 18 Rhagfyr 1973.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr Edward Heath Mr Edward Heath , Bexley 12:00, 18 Rhagfyr 1973

I do not quite know what my hon. Friend has in mind by "a new deal". As I said to the members of the NUM executive when they came to see me, they can negotiate anything within stage 3. I also pointed out to them that, as regards the longer-term interests of the industry, we had already shown our belief in the industry not by words but by committing £1,100 million of taxpayers' money to it for the future. If they wish to discuss with the National Coal Board the future manning and investment policy of the industry, the NCB will be perfectly prepared to do that, as will be the Government.