R.J.B. MINING

Early day motion 400, tabled 6 March 2001 by Alan Meale (Labour). Signed by 43 members.

That this House notes the recent resignation of Richard Budge as Chief Executive of RJB Mining Ltd. over decisions in the company not to firm up resources going to working pits, but instead to pay larger dividends to shareholders; welcomes the Government's recent decision to extend subsidies to operating coalmines; but expresses concern over whether these monies will be used to further line shareholders' pockets.

Signatures by party: Labour 35, Labour/Co-operative 5, Liberal Democrat 3.