Coal

HC Deb 15 January 1974 vol 867 cc33-4W

Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much coking coal was exported during the month of December 1973.

Sir G. Howe

I will publish the information in the OFFICIAL REPORT when the December 1973 issue of theOverseas Trade Statistics is published.

Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much coal was exported during the month of December 1973.

Sir G. Howe

The information is not yet available ; it will be given under SITC (R) 321.4 in Table VI of the December 1973 issue of theOverseas Trade Statistics, the publication of which, due on 29th January 1974, will be delayed by the electricity restrictions.

Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much coal was imported in 1971 and 1972 ; and how these figures compare with 1973 to the latest available date.

Sir G. Howe

4.2 million tonnes in 1971. The later information is published under SITC (R) 321.4 in Table III of the December 1972 and November 1973 issues of the monthlyOverseas Trade Statistics.