HC Deb 20 December 1938 vol 342 cc2694-5W
Mr. David Adams

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he will state the shipment of coal, including bunker coal, and coke from the principal shipping ports in the United Kingdom, namely: North-east coast ports, Humber ports, Scottish ports, and South Wales ports for the 10 months 1938 and 1937, respectively, giving the increase or decrease in tons shipped?

Captain Crookshank

Following is the information:

ments of coal, including bunker coal, and coke from the River Tyne to principal countries; and also coastwise shipments, excluding London, and also London, for the II months ended November, 1938, November, 1937, and November, 1929, respectively?

Coke and Coal Shipments from Newcastle and North and South Shields.
Foreign Shipments. January to October.*
1929. 1937. 1938.
Coal: Tons. Tons. Tons.
Cargo … … 10,500,424 5,795,580 5,320,973
Bunkers … … 1,713,240 801,499 770,675
Coke … … Not available. 868,464 718,172
Coastwise Shipments.
Coal:
Cargo:
To all destinations … … 3,216,355 3,959,148 3,736,697
To London … … 2,789,502 3,439,718 3,256,160
Bunkers … … 104,977 98,283 90,180
Coke … … 14,740 16,960 14,084
* Latest available information.