HC Deb 23 April 1928 vol 216 cc649-50W
Mr. JENKINS

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty what quantity of South Wales coal was supplied to the Navy in the following years, 1912, 1913, 1920, 1925, and 1927, and the cost each year separately?

Lieut.-Colonel HEADLAM

The quantity of South Wales coal supplied to the Navy and the cost each year were approximately:

Years. Tons. £
1912 1,648,000 1,895,000
1913 1,704,000 1,928,000
1920 957,000 5,123,000
1925 392,000 662,000
1927 321,000 450,000

The amounts shown include the cost of transport from South Wales to port of storage or to His Majesty's ships when issued direct from collier.