Reports approve coal mine closures

Title

Reports approve coal mine closures

Genre

Interview

TX Date

25 Jan 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:11

Description

Energy Minister Tim Eggar on the four independent consultant reports which broadly support the government’s proposals for coal pit closures but conclude some pits may still be viable. Eggar warns the planned closures of all 31 pits may still go ahead. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Tim Eggar

Keywords

Reports; Coal industry; Coal mines; Mine closures; British Coal

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