HC Deb 20 December 1938 vol 342 c2696W
Mr. Day

asked the Secretary for Mines whether he will state the names of the counties that produce haematite iron ore, and the quantity so produced during the 12 months ended the last convenient date?

Captain Crookshank

During the year ended 30th June, 1938, haematite iron ore was produced in Cumberland, 745,655 tons; Lancashire, 123,469 tons; and Glamorganshire, 233,032 tons.