HC Deb 28 July 1942 vol 382 c321

The average cost per ton of coal and coke consumed at generating stations of all authorised undertakers during 1937–38 and 1938–39 was 18s. 6d. and 20s. 6d. respectively, these figures being inclusive of the costs of handling, preparation and ash disposal. In both years the quantity of coke represents less than 2 per cent. of the total coal tonnage.