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How many deep-mined coal mines are still in production; what are their names and in which regions they are located; and how many people are employed underground and overall in the coal industry.
How many deep-mined coal mines are still in production; what are their names and in which regions they are located; and how many people are employed underground and overall in the coal industry.
Asked by
Lord Mason of Barnsley
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
30 October 2006
At 30 September 2006 there were 5,257 production people employed in the coal industry. Of these, 3,736 were employed at 14 active deep mines, including 2,846 working underground. Details of the names, locations and workforce at these mines are given in the following table.
| Mine Name | Region | Total No of employees | No employed underground |
| Aberpergwm* | Neath, S Wales | 64 | 42 |
| Blaentillery No 2 | Torfaen, S Wales | 6 | 5 |
| Daw Mill | Warwickshire | 631 | 504 |
| Eckington | Derbyshire | 26 | 24 |
| Hatfield* | S Yorkshire | 152 | 114 |
| Hay Royds | W Yorkshire | 13 | 12 |
| Kellingley | N Yorkshire | 713 | 572 |
| Maltby | S Yorkshire | 502 | 359 |
| Thoresby | Nottinghamshire | 497 | 373 |
| Tower Colliery | Hirwaun, S Wales | 375 | 260 |
| Unity* | Neath, S Wales | 14 | 7 |
| Welbeck | Nottinghamshire | 495 | 397 |
| Harworth** | Nottingham | 214 | 150 |
| Rossington** | S Yorkshire | 41 | 20 |
| Data provide by the Coal Authority on 25 October 2006 | |||
| * mines in development to come into production during 2007 | |||
| ** production has halted at these mines, which are currently being ““mothballed”” |
Subjects
Coal; Mining; Location; Staff
Date
30 October 2006
Reference
686 c2-3WA; 7868
House
House of Lords
Whether any undertakings have been given to the Government of the Republic of Ireland concerning the siting of nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom.
Whether any undertakings have been given to the Government of the Republic of Ireland concerning the siting of nuclear power stations in the United Kingdom.
Asked by
Lord Laird
(Crossbench)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 July 2006
Any new nuclear power stations would be proposed, developed, constructed and operated by the private sector. The responsibility for identifying and acquiring specific sites and securing the necessary consents will lie with the developer. Government have committed to undertaking a strategic siting assessment that will help developers to identify the most suitable sites.
Subjects
Nuclear power stations; Location; Republic of Ireland
Date
24 July 2006
Reference
7068; 684 c224WA
House
House of Lords
My Lords, subject to the obvious restrictions on the figures in the sense that they are from UKTI and relate to the projects that it knows about—they are not internationally published figures—I can assure my noble friend that they are accurate. They indicate that, certainly on the question of company headquarters, this country is doing extremely well, with many companies obviously coming to London—interestingly, from all parts of the world. Last year, about 52 companies came from the United States, 28 from India, 14 from Japan and 10 from Australia. We are performing well. However, we must be clear that there are cases where we have lost manufacturing plants to the Republic of Ireland because it has offered large financial incentives. I still think that it is the right policy that we do not try to match those incentives but stick to making this country attractive economically for companies to come to.
My Lords, subject to the obvious restrictions on the figures in the sense that they are from UKTI and relate to the projects that it knows about—they are not internationally published figures—I can assure my noble friend that they are accurate. They indicate that, certainly on the question of company headquarters, this country is doing extremely well, with many companies obviously coming to London—interestingly, from all parts of the world. Last year, about 52 companies came from the United States, 28 from India, 14 from Japan and 10 from Australia. We are performing well. However, we must be clear that there are cases where we have lost manufacturing plants to the Republic of Ireland because it has offered large financial incentives. I still think that it is the right policy that we do not try to match those incentives but stick to making this country attractive economically for companies to come to.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Barnett
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, I thank my noble friend for that Answer. Is he aware that my Question stems from an article by the noble Lord, Lord Rees-Mogg, which was as usual excellent and well researched, whether one agrees with what he says or not? He indicated that we might be losing international companies to the Republic of Ireland because of the higher rates of tax in this country. In fact, I was so surprised by the article that I sought further information, as my noble friend is aware, and found that over the past 10 years only four international companies had partially moved their headquarters to the Republic of Ireland. While only two international companies moved in in the first year, by 2004-05 the number had risen to 108. Those figures were so surprising and so good that I could not understand them. Will my noble friend consider carrying out some research to show whether those figures are accurate and whether we really are doing everything possible to ensure that international companies both come here and stay here?
Subjects
Location; Foreign investment in UK; Multinational companies
Date
5 July 2006
Reference
684 c235
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, discussions on unfair tax competition can very much lead to an argument on the harmonisation of tax rates. We are not at all keen to get into the question of the harmonisation of tax rates, a matter that, we think, should remain within the country. Countries need to look at the total package that they offer—and it is a question of the total package. A country can have a very good rate for one form of tax, but it is the total tax rate and overall conditions that really matter.
My Lords, discussions on unfair tax competition can very much lead to an argument on the harmonisation of tax rates. We are not at all keen to get into the question of the harmonisation of tax rates, a matter that, we think, should remain within the country. Countries need to look at the total package that they offer—and it is a question of the total package. A country can have a very good rate for one form of tax, but it is the total tax rate and overall conditions that really matter.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Trimble
(Crossbench)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, has the Minister looked at the possibility of raising in the European Union the question of unfair tax competition? That is particularly relevant with regard to corporation tax. The rate in the Republic of Ireland has been mentioned: it is12.5 per cent. It used to be 10 per cent, and it rose by 2.5 per cent partly because of pressure from Europe. Would it not be sensible for the Government to pursue those avenues to try to ensure a reduction in the level of unfair tax competition?
Subjects
Location; Foreign investment in UK; Multinational companies
Date
5 July 2006
Reference
684 c236
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, one needs to look at the whole package of conditions offered by a country, not at just one tax rate in the entire tax regime. What the figures clearly show is that a lot of companies from other countries looking at us from the outside think that we are the best country to come to. That is a pretty fair judgment.
My Lords, one needs to look at the whole package of conditions offered by a country, not at just one tax rate in the entire tax regime. What the figures clearly show is that a lot of companies from other countries looking at us from the outside think that we are the best country to come to. That is a pretty fair judgment.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
(Conservative)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, can the Minister confirm that what the noble Lord, Lord Rees-Mogg, wrote in his article is right? The corporation tax now being levied in the Republic of Ireland is 12.5 per cent; here it is 30 per cent. Can he also confirm that under this Chancellor our comparative competitive advantage because of a low burden of tax has been greatly eroded, so that we have slipped down the league tables? The Minister must be aware, as I am aware from evidence that we have received at the Tax Reform Commission, of the complaints being made by companies through the big four accountants that the aggressive attitude of the Inland Revenue is forcing people to look to countries such as Ireland and the Netherlands, which now offer a far friendlier business environment, as used to be the case here before this Government came to office.
Subjects
Location; Foreign investment in UK; Multinational companies
Date
5 July 2006
Reference
684 c235-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, I do not think that anyone would pretend that there is a level playing field in takeovers, but what should be realised is that, although you can impose restrictions that in the short term may give your country advantages, we now see more and more that American companies will not locate plant or headquarters in other European countries because of such restrictions and the lack of flexibility. That is why they come to this country; they think that it is a more benign environment.
My Lords, I do not think that anyone would pretend that there is a level playing field in takeovers, but what should be realised is that, although you can impose restrictions that in the short term may give your country advantages, we now see more and more that American companies will not locate plant or headquarters in other European countries because of such restrictions and the lack of flexibility. That is why they come to this country; they think that it is a more benign environment.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Razzall
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
My Lords, does not the Minister accept that one of the results of the free market in takeovers in the United Kingdom is increased evidence of the transfer of headquarters overseas following a foreign takeover? No doubt he will agree that the free market in takeovers in the City of London is a major advantage for it in its role as the leading financial centre in the world, but is he satisfied that there is a level playing field in foreign takeovers, particularly with our European partners and with state-owned and state-subsidised purchasers, of which two obvious examples are what is happening to our ports and with Gazprom and Centrica?
Subjects
Location; Foreign investment in UK; Multinational companies
Date
5 July 2006
Reference
684 c236
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
My Lords, UK Trade & Investment works closely with the regional development agencies and the devolved Administrations to put together attractive propositions for international companies looking to bring their headquarters to the UK. It has a strong record of success in doing so. In 2005-06, the UK attracted 151 such projects, compared to 30 for France and 19 for the Netherlands. The figure of 151 compares with 108 last year and two in 1998-99.
My Lords, UK Trade & Investment works closely with the regional development agencies and the devolved Administrations to put together attractive propositions for international companies looking to bring their headquarters to the UK. It has a strong record of success in doing so. In 2005-06, the UK attracted 151 such projects, compared to 30 for France and 19 for the Netherlands. The figure of 151 compares with 108 last year and two in 1998-99.
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Barnett
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
What steps they are taking to encourage international companies to move their headquarters to the United Kingdom and to discourage other companies from leaving.
Subjects
Location; Foreign investment in UK; Multinational companies
Date
5 July 2006
Reference
684 c234-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What steps they are taking to encourage international companies to move their headquarters to the United Kingdom and to discourage other companies from leaving.
What steps they are taking to encourage international companies to move their headquarters to the United Kingdom and to discourage other companies from leaving.
Asked by
Lord Barnett
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
5 July 2006
Answered on
5 July 2006
My Lords, UK Trade & Investment works closely with the regional development agencies and the devolved Administrations to put together attractive propositions for international companies looking to bring their headquarters to the UK. It has a strong record of success in doing so. In 2005-06, the UK attracted 151 such projects, compared to 30 for France and 19 for the Netherlands. The figure of 151 compares with 108 last year and two in 1998-99.
Subjects
Location; Foreign investment in UK; Multinational companies
Date
5 July 2006
Reference
684 c234-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
How many international companies have moved their headquarters from the United Kingdom to the Republic of Ireland in each year since 1987.
How many international companies have moved their headquarters from the United Kingdom to the Republic of Ireland in each year since 1987.
Asked by
Lord Barnett
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
28 June 2006
UK Trade & Investment does not record annually the number of international companies that have moved their headquarters from the United Kingdom to the Republic of Ireland.
Statistical information produced externally records that four companies have moved parts of their operations from the United Kingdom to the Republic of Ireland since 1997.
Subjects
Location; Republic of Ireland; Multinational companies
Date
28 June 2006
Reference
6517; 683 c165WA
House
House of Lords
What are the locations of sea-based wind turbines off the coast of the United Kingdom; and how many wind turbines there are at each location.
What are the locations of sea-based wind turbines off the coast of the United Kingdom; and how many wind turbines there are at each location.
Asked by
Lord Roberts of Llandudno
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 January 2006
There are currently four operational offshore wind farms off the coast of the United Kingdom. They are:
A fifth offshore wind farm at Barrow, with 30 offshore wind turbines, is currently under construction. Information on wind farms is also available from the BWEA’s website at www.bwea.org.
| Project | Location | Number of Turbines |
| Blyth | Blyth, Northumberland | 2 |
| Scroby Sands | Great Yarmouth, Norfolk | 30 |
| North Hoyle | Between Rhyl & Prestatyn, North Wales | 30 |
| Kentish Flats | Whitstable, Kent | 30 |
Subjects
Location; Seas and oceans; Wind power
Date
24 January 2006
Reference
3399; 677 c162-3WA
House
House of Lords
How many wind turbines are proposed in the Gwynt-y-Mor project along the Llandudno Bay area of the North Wales coast; what will be the height of each turbine; and how far they will be located from the coast.
How many wind turbines are proposed in the Gwynt-y-Mor project along the Llandudno Bay area of the North Wales coast; what will be the height of each turbine; and how far they will be located from the coast.
Asked by
Lord Roberts of Llandudno
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 December 2005
Details of the Gwynt-y-Mor project are published on npower renewables’ website. Their website address is http://www.npower-renewables.com/gwyntymor/index.asp.
Subjects
Construction; Coastal areas; Design; Location; Wind power; North Wales
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
2814; 676 c141WA
House
House of Lords
Whether it is essential for the Medical Research Council to be located in London; and, if not, when the option of moving to a cheaper location was last considered. [HL 816].
Whether it is essential for the Medical Research Council to be located in London; and, if not, when the option of moving to a cheaper location was last considered. [HL 816].
Asked by
Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
26 January 2004
Answered on
26 January 2004
Subjects
Cost effectiveness; Greater London; Location; Offices; Medical Research Council
Date
26 January 2004
Reference
HL 816; 657 c13-4WA
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Accountability; Consumption; Electricity generation; Energy supply; Electricity; Location; Power failures; Security
Date
11 September 2003
Reference
652 c468-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What steps they are taking to safeguard the security and reliability of electricity supplies.
What steps they are taking to safeguard the security and reliability of electricity supplies.
Asked by
Lord Ezra
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
11 September 2003
Answered on
11 September 2003
Subjects
Accountability; Consumption; Electricity generation; Energy supply; Electricity; Location; Power failures; Security
Date
11 September 2003
Reference
652 c468-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Ezra
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
What steps they are taking to safeguard the security and reliability of electricity supplies.
Subjects
Accountability; Consumption; Electricity generation; Energy supply; Electricity; Location; Power failures; Security
Date
11 September 2003
Reference
652 c468-9
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Whether, as reported in an article in the February edition of 'Poultry World', planning law or planning guidance has been updated to require wheeled free-range egg productions units to have planning consent on each occasion when they are moved; when when was this done; and by what instrument. [HL 2905].
Whether, as reported in an article in the February edition of 'Poultry World', planning law or planning guidance has been updated to require wheeled free-range egg productions units to have planning consent on each occasion when they are moved; when when was this done; and by what instrument. [HL 2905].
Asked by
Baroness Byford
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
2 June 2003
Answered on
2 June 2003
Subjects
Animal housing; Poultry; Planning permission; Location
Date
2 June 2003
Reference
648 c118-9WA; HL 2905
House
House of Lords
How many deep coal-mines are still in production; what are their names; in which region they are; and how many people are employed underground and overall in the coal industry. [HL 1670]. - Includes figures and list.
How many deep coal-mines are still in production; what are their names; in which region they are; and how many people are employed underground and overall in the coal industry. [HL 1670]. - Includes figures and list.
Asked by
Lord Mason of Barnsley
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
27 February 2003
Answered on
27 February 2003
Subjects
Coal; Mining; Location; Staff
Date
27 February 2003
Reference
HL 1670; 645 c60-1WA
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Consumers; Air pollution; Electricity generation; Distribution; Electricity; Location; Prices
Date
28 January 2003
Reference
643 c1006-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps are being taken to reduce losses in the transmission of electricity, estimated at £600 million a year.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps are being taken to reduce losses in the transmission of electricity, estimated at £600 million a year.
Asked by
Lord Ezra
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
28 January 2003
Answered on
28 January 2003
Subjects
Consumers; Air pollution; Electricity generation; Distribution; Electricity; Location; Prices
Date
28 January 2003
Reference
643 c1006-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Ezra
(Liberal Democrat)
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps are being taken to reduce losses in the transmission of electricity, estimated at £600 million a year.
Subjects
Consumers; Air pollution; Electricity generation; Distribution; Electricity; Location; Prices
Date
28 January 2003
Reference
643 c1006-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords