§ Mr. T. Smithasked the Secretary for Mines whether he can state the total quantity of coal used, and the average price per ton paid, by undertakings engaged in the production of gas, electricity, iron and steel, and railway undertakings, respectively, during each of the last six years?
§ Captain CrookshankInformation in regard to the quantity of coal used by these industries in 1937 is not yet available, but figures for the years 1931–36 will be found on page 160 of my Sixteenth 205W Annual Report. The available information in regard to average cost is as follows:
Authorised Electricity Undertakings.
Year and average cost per ton (Coal and Coke) including costs of handling, etc.
s. d. 1931–32 … … 15 9 1932–33 … … 15 3 1933–34 … … 14 9 1934–35 … … 14 10 1935–36 … … 15 0 1936–37 … … 16 8 These figures which are based on returns relating to calendar years in the case of company undertakers and years ended 31st March in the case of local authorities (15th May in Scotland) include the costs of handling, preparation and ash disposal. The amount of coke included varies between 1 per cent. and 3 per cent. of the total coal tonnage.
Railway Undertakings—Steam Train Working.
Year and average cost of Fuel per ton. s. d. 1931 … … 17 9 1932 … … 17 8 1933 … … 17 4 1934 … … 17 0 1935 … … 17 0 1936 … … 17 1