§ 79. Mr. Cooperasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the value of mining machinery exported during the year 1946; what are the delivery dates to be relied upon by the collieries for the delivery of heavy electric motors required for conveyors and similar machinery; what was the number and value of such motors exported during 1946; what 284W delivery can be replied upon for conveyor belts and cables; and what quantities and values of these were exported during 1946 which were suitable for coal or other types, of mining.
§ Mr. H. WilsonThe value of mining machinery exported during 1946 was £2,300,000. No separate particulars are available of the exports of electric motors suitable for conveyors and similar machinery used by collieries. Similarly, exports of conveyor belting and cables are not separately distinguished in the Trade Accounts, but I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Fuel and Power that 231,000 feet of conveyor belting, valued at approximately £170,000, were exported during the year.