HC Deb 25 January 1954 vol 522 cc203-4W
82. Major Anstruther-Gray

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the present state of coal stocks in Scotland compared with the figures for the last three years.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

On 9th January, 1954, the total of distributed coal stocks in Scotland was 1.4 million tons compared with 1.2, 1.3 and 1 million tons at similar dates in 1953, 1952 and 1951, respectively.

83. Major Anstruther-Gray

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power the present state of coal stocks in the United Kingdom compared with the figures for the last three years.

Mr. Joynson-Hicks

On 9th January, 1954, the total of distributed coal stocks in Great Britain was 17.4 million tons compared with 15.2 million tons at comparable dates in each of the two preceding years and 11 million tons at a similar date in 1951.

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