HC Deb 24 November 1959 vol 614 c19W
Mr. G. Roberts

asked the Minister of Works how many tons of roofing slate were produced in 1938, 1948, 1955, and 1958, in Wales, Scotland, and England, respectively.

Lord John Hope

The following are the figures:

ROOFING SLATE PRODUCTION
— Thousand Tons
1938 1948 1955 1958
Wales 103.25 72.1 54.6
Scotland 1.4 1.4 1.05
England 10.15 9.8 8.05
Total 231.4 114.8 83.3 63.7

Detailed information for 1938 is not available.