HC Deb 26 November 1984 vol 68 c366W
20. Mr. Madden

asked the Secretary of State for Energy if he will make a statement on coal stocks at the latest available date.

Mr. Peter Walker

The latest official published figures are for stocks of coal on 26 August. These show total stocks of 39.18 million tonnes, of which 15.5 million tonnes were at power stations. Stocks at power stations remain at a similar level today.

43. Mr. Eggar

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what stocks of coal are currently held at power stations and on National Coal Board property.

Mr. Peter Walker

I refer to the reply given earlier today to the hon. Member for Bradford, West (Mr. Madden).