Coal and Coal Equivalent (Consumption)

HC Deb 28 November 1969 vol 792 c169W

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Technology what is his estimate of the tonnage of coal and coal equivalent, respectively, consumed in England, Scotland and Wales in 1966–67 and 1967–68.

Mr. Benn

Estimates of coal consumption are as follows:

million tons
	England	Scotland	Wales
1966–67	139	13	16
1967–68	136	12	15

I shall write to the hon. Member about the tonnage of coal equivalent.