HC Deb 08 February 1971 vol 811 cc14-5W
86 and 87. Mr. David Watkins

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what tonnage of coal was exported from 1st January, 1970 to the latest available date, and to what countries;

(2) what was the value of coal exports from 1st January, 1970 to the latest available date.

Sir J. Eden

Coal exports in 1970 amounted to 3.3 million tons, valued at £17.5 million. Western Europe was the main market.