§ 17. Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on the level of coal imports.
§ Mr. John MooreIt is estimated that coal imports in 1982 were just over 4 million tonnes, while coal exports were over 7 million tonnes. Over 80 per cent. of these imports consisted of anthracite and prime-quality coking coal, both of which are in short supply in this country.