HC Deb 23 January 1947 vol 432 c72W
61. Mr. Rhys Davies

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how many tons of coal were exported from this country during the year 1946; and whether he will explain to the public why coal is being exported at all whilst there is a shortage of coal for domestic and industrial purposes at home.

Mr. Shinwell

Of the 4,454,000 tons of coal exported during 1946, 700,000 tons were for bunker depots and the Services abroad. The remainder consisted almost entirely of such very low qualities as Dross, Gum, Duff, Inferior Unscreened and Slacks, not normally usable in this country.