HC Deb 18 May 1931 vol 252 cc1603-4W
Commander BELLAIRS

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now give the imports of coal for 1930 into Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, distinguishing the principal countries of origin?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

The following statement shows the quantity of coal imported into Canada, Finland, Norway and Sweden during 1930, distinguishing in the case of Canada, the principal sources of supply. Similar information as to sources of supply in the case of Finland, Norway and Sweden is not yet available.

Canada. 1930 Thousand tons.
Imports for consumption: of which from 16,761
United States 15,463
United Kingdom 1,022
Soviet Union 260
Finland (a).
Total Imports 1,063
Norway.
Total Imports 2,239
Sweden.
Imports for consumption 4,694

(a) Coal and Coke.—In 1929, the imports of coal amounted to 95S,000 tons out of a total of 1,152,000 tons for coal and coke.