HC Deb 13 July 1970 vol 803 c116W
Mr. Hardy

asked the Minister of Technology what was the total tonnage and value of coal exported by the National Coal Board in each of the last 10 years.

Mr. Ridley

The figures are as follows:

Year Tonnage exported (Million tons) Value (Million £)
1960 … 5.1 18.9
1961 … 5.6 20.2
1962 … 4.7 20.2
1963 … 7.9 34.2
1964 … 5.9 27.2
1965 … 3.8 18.6
1966 … 2.8 13.1
1967 … 1.8 8.7
1968 … 2.7 12.1
1969 … 3.4 16.2