HC Deb 16 June 1971 vol 819 cc99-100W
Mr. Thomas Cox

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total tonnage of imported foreign coal used last year by the Central Electricity Generating Board; and what was the total cost, including handling costs per ton.

Mr. Ridley

The costs of fuels, wherever obtained, constitute a commercial matter about which the Central Electricity Generating Board does not disclose details. On the tonnage of imports, however, I am asking the Chairman to write to the hon. Member.