§ 16. Mr. Nabarroasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what progress has been made, to the latest convenient date, in exports of coal, towards the revised target of 15,600,000 tons for the full calendar year 1952; and to what extent contracts have now been made to cover whatever balance is, required to reach a total shipment of 15,600,000 tons for the 12 months ending 31st December, 1952.
§ Mr. Geoffrey LloydIn the first 10 months of 1952, 9.8 million tons of coal were exported. It is estimated that a further 2.2 million tons will be exported in November and December, making a total for the year of about 12 million tons.