§ Mr. Gwynfor Evansasked the Minister of Technology what was the tonnage of currently-held coal stocks in Welsh coalfields at the latest available date; and what were the figures for the corresponding date in 1969 and 1968.
Mr. Alan Williams:Undistributed coal stocks at Welsh coalfields on 28th March, 1970 were 4.8 million tons. The corresponding figures on 29th March, 1969 and 30th March, 1968 were 6 million tons and 5.9 million tons, respectively.