§ Mr. R. W. Elliottasked the Minister of Power what representations have been made to him by the National Coal Board on the rapidly falling scale of coal exports from the River Tyne; and what reply he has sent.
§ Mr. FreesonMy right hon. Friend has received no representations from the N.C.B. Overall coal exports have diminished sharply including those from the Tyne. This is because coal stocks are high in Western Europe and export prices are unremunerative at present.