§ 51. Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-D0YLEasked the President of the Board of Trade the average price of export coal for the year 1931 and for 1913; how the former figure is obtained; and whether it includes the prices ruling last year for anthracite and for coke?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHADuring the years 1931 and 1913, the average declared value (f.o.b.) of the total exports of coal from the United Kingdom was 16s. 3d. per ton and 13s. 10d. per ton respectively. These values are based upon the aggregate exports of all descriptions of coal, including anthracite but excluding coke and manufactured fuel, as well as bunker coal.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the highest price last year for Durham screened coal was 15s. and the price for Northumberland was 13s. 6d.?
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHAI thought the accurate figures were 15s. 4d. and 13s 4d., but I prefer to have notice of the question.