§ 100. Mr. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power the average monthly industrial consumption of coal in the first nine months of 1951 and 1952, respectively; and what are the future prospects for the rate of consumption in this sphere.
§ Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd3.73 and 3.49 million tons, respectively. It, must be remembered that weather affects industrial consumption considerably, but, broadly, as industrial activity increases, coal consumption may be expected gradually to rise.