Mr. Vaneasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether he will make a statement on the stocks of coke now accumulated in the country, showing how the present quantity compares with normal stocks for this time of year.
§ Mr. RobensTotal coke stocks in the country at mid-April were 1.78 million tons. This is about 100,000 tons less than the quantity held in stock last year and slightly less than mid-April in 1944. Figures for pre-war years are not available.