HC Deb 24 July 1930 vol 241 c2416W
Mr. DAGGAR

asked the Secretary for Mines the total quantity of coal produced, and the total quantity consumed, in Great Britain for the years 1913 and 1920 to 1929, respectively?

Mr. SHINWELL

The information is as follows:

Year Output of Sale able Coal in Great Britain. Quantity of Coal available for Consumption in Great Britain.
Million Tons. Million Tons.
1913 287.35 183.8
1920 229.42 180.72
1922 249.61 157.76
1923 276.00 168.76
1924 267.12 180.36
1925 243.18 169.57
1927 251.23 179.54
1928 237.47 163.86
1929 257.91 173.50

The Sears 1921 and 1926 are omitted, as the output and consumption of coal were affected by national disputes.