HC Deb 18 March 1929 vol 226 cc1475-6
6. Mr. KELLY

asked the Under-Secretary of State for India the figures showing the amount of coal imported into British-India last year and in 1913, respectively, the chief countries from which these imports were made, and the amounts in each case?

Earl WINTERTON

As the answer involves a tabular statement I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

Statement showing the amount of Coal imported into India for the Years 1913–14 and 1927–28, showing Countries of Consignmeat.
Country of Consignment. 1913–14. 1927–28.
Quantity. Quantity.
Tons. Tons.
United Kingdom 155,390 52,336
Natal 118,532 154,586
New South Wales 43,755 8,727
Other Countries (British Empire). 11,894 3,109
Total British Empire 329,571 218,758
Holland 48,826 1,329 (Java)
Japan 70,964 5,639
Portuguese East Africa 79,333 35,216
Other Foreign Countries 3,120 2,055
Total Foreign Countries 202,243 44,239
Grand Total 531,814 262,997