HC Deb 10 April 1902 vol 105 cc1449-50
MR. D. A. THOMAS

I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade if he can give the exports of anthracite and bituminous coal from the United States of America to Europe in February last, and in the corresponding month of 1891, and up to any later date for which information is available.

MR. GERALD BALFOUR

There were no exports of authracite coal from the United States to Europe during February last or during February 1901. The quantity of bituminous coal exported from the United States to Europe during February last was 19,678 tons, and during February 1901, 41,441 tons.