HC Deb 20 December 1955 vol 547 c309W
Sir T. Moore

asked the Minister of Fuel and Power how much domestic coal was exported to foreign consumers in 1938 and in 1954, respectively; and the reason for the difference in quantity.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

Exports of large bituminous coal, only part of which were suitable for domestic purposes, were 10½ and 3½ million tons respectively. The decline reflects a reduction in overseas demand for large coal as well as lack of supplies in this country.