HC Deb 04 March 1948 vol 448 c84W
65. Mr. D. J. Williams

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how much coal was imported from U.S.A. in 1947; and what was the cost in dollars.

Mr. Gaitskell

606,000 tons costing 6,444,000 dollars f.o.b. Freight charges amounting to 666,000 American dollars and 292,000 Canadian dollars were also incurred. The remaining freight charges were paid for in sterling.