HC Deb 12 April 1932 vol 264 c646
33. Mr. THORNE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can give the House information in respect to the selling price of export coal for the financial year ended 1929; and if he can state the selling price of export coal to Germany?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

During the 12 months ended the 31st March, 1929, the average declared value (f.o.b.) of the total exports of coal from the United Kingdom was 15s. 7d. per ton, and of the exports of coal consigned to Germany 13s. 3d. per ton.