§ 79. Mr. HARDIEasked the Under-Secretary of State for India how many plants for coking coal are in operation in India; what is the annual output of coke; and the average weekly wage of the men operating the plant?
§ Earl WINTERTONThe output of coke in 1923—the latest year for which figures are available—was about 300,000 tons. The rest of the information asked for is not available.
§ Mr. HARDIEMay I ask what use is made of this 300,000 tons of coke?? Is it consumed in India, or is it sent out, and, if so, where?
§ Earl WINTERTONI think the hon. Gentleman will agree that, obviously, I must have notice of that question. He really asked for the production, which I have given him.