HC Deb 12 December 1949 vol 470 cc212-3W
25. Mr. Prescott

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what were the total sales of coke in 1946 in the area now covered by the North Western Gas Board; and what was the corresponding figure of sales for the last twelve months.

Mr. Gaitskell

Sales of gas coke, excluding breeze, by gas undertakings in the area now covered by the North Western Gas Board during 1946 and the 52 weeks ended 2nd December, 1949, were 1,372,000 tons and 1,440,000 tons, respectively.

26. Mr. Prescott

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what, as at the last most convenient date, were the stocks of coke available in the area of the North Western Gas Board.

Mr. Gaitskell

Stocks of coke, excluding breeze, at gas works in the area of the North Western Gas Board were 249,000 tons on 2nd December last.

27. Mr. Prescott

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power what was the average price of coke per ton in 1945; and what is the present day price.

Mr. Gaitskell

As the price of coke varies according to its quality and to the district in which it is produced, I regret that information about the average price for the whole country is not available and could not be obtained without an excessive amount of work. If, however, the hon. Member is interested in any particular town and will let me know, I will supply him with details of prices in that locality.