HC Deb 03 February 1937 vol 319 c1613W
Mr. Batey

asked the President of Board of Trade whether he can state total amount of coal purchased by gas undertakings in Great Britain for years 1935 and 1936?

Dr. Burgin

The quantity of coal carbonised at all gas works in Great Britain in 1935 was 18,033,192 tons. Figures for 1936 are not yet available.