§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is his estimate of the output of the coal industry in 1971; and by how much this will fall short of or exceed expected demand.
§ Mr. RidleyThe National Coal Board is aiming at an annual production of 150 million tons. There are inevitably many uncertainties in forecasting but, subject to freedom from industrial disputes and other interruptions, the Board expects that demand will be met.