§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy what is the level of coal imports to Britain; what it was 10 years ago; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael SpicerCoal imports into the United Kingdom were 12.0 million tonnes last year and 2.4 million tonnes in 1978.
Over two thirds of total coal imports in 1988 were of coking coal and anthracite, both of which are now in short supply in this country.