§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he will now make a statement concerning the estimated rate of growth of the total demand for fuel and the likely demand for coal.
§ Mr. RidleyI have nothing to add to the reply I gave the hon. Member on 25th May.
§ Mr. Dormandasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the present level of coal stock; whether he is satisfied with the amount; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyCoal stocks have recovered from the low levels of last winter. On 17th July they were 28.2 million tons, 1 million tons higher than a year ago.