HC Deb 18 December 1947 vol 445 c371W
76. Sir F. Sanderson

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what amount of coal has been exported to the Argentine during the past twelve months; and, in view of the urgency of preserving our coal export markets before they are permanently lost to us, by the development of other means of finding power, what amount he hopes to ship to the Argentine during the year 1948.

Mr. Gaitskell

The answer to the first part of the Question is "None." With regard to the second part, I would refer the hon. Member to the statement I made to the House on 17th December to which, pending the outcome of the trade negotiations now in progress, there is nothing I can usefully add.