HC Deb 26 July 1971 vol 822 c17W
Mr. John

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the average transport cost element in the price of coal in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Ridley

This is a matter for producers, distributors and, in the case of industrial coals, the consumers. I am, however, asking the Chairman of the National Coal Board to write to the hon. Member.