§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the present level of coal stocks; whether he is satisfied with the amount; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EmeryThe Department issues a Weekly Statistical Statement containing information on coal stocks. This is available in the Library of the House. Distributed stocks have recovered rapidly since the miners' strike and I am glad to say that they are close to normal levels for the time of year.