§ 30. Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Energy what estimate he has received from the National Coal Board on the likely outturn of coal production in tonnage for the calendar year 1976 in comparison with 1975 and 1974.
§ Mr. EadieThe total National Coal Board coal production for the calendar years 1974 and 1975 was 106.4 million tons and 125.7 million tons. Production for the calendar year 1976 is expected to be slightly lower than last year.