§ 98. Mr. Osborneasked the President of the Board of Trade how much coal has been exported to Italy for each of the last three years and at what average prices; what quantity was offered, and at what price, for the year to 30th June, 1953, at the Anglo-Italian Economic Committee's recent meeting; and if the offer has been accepted.
§ Mr. Mackeson1,119,000 tons of coal were exported to Italy in 1949, 1,675,000 tons in 1950 and 500,000 tons in 1951, the average f.o.b. value per ton for these years being respectively 82s., 82s., and 84s. In 1952 substantially increased quantities over 1951 have been offered, but it would not be in accordance with our practice to disclose the figures. Prices are subject to commercial negotiations in the usual way between the Italian buyers and the National Coal Board.