HC Deb 31 May 1927 vol 207 cc187-8
6. Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

asked the President of the Board of Trade what were the total exports of coal during the month of April last and the corresponding figures in the month of April, 1914?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

Exports of coal to all destinations registered during the month of April, 1927, amounted to 4,117,515 tons, of which 179,505 tons were consigned to the Irish Free State. In April, 1914, the export of coal from the British Isles amounted to 5,214,018 tons.

Mr. BATEY

In the case of which country has there been a falling off in the export of coal?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I might possibly be able to tell that if I got notice and if the returns show it, but I could not reply out of my head.

Mr. BATEY

Can the right hon. Gentleman tell us the price per ton for April, 1914, and last April?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

Again, if the hon. Member will give me notice, I may possibly be able to tell him.