HC Deb 28 February 1977 vol 927 cc23-4W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what is the planned percentage change in the level of coal production in the United Kingdom and other member countries of the OECD between now and 1985.

Mr. Eadie

The estimated percentage change in the level of coal production between 1975 and 1985 in the United Kingdom and other coal producing countries of the OECD is as follows:

per cent
United Kingdom +6.5
United States America +58.3
Canada +86.2
Japan 0.8
Australia and New Zealand +58.5
Western Europe (excluding United Kingdom) 1.2
Total OECD +36.9

The above figures are based on forecasts prepared by the OECD for its member countries.