HC Deb 01 March 1971 vol 812 cc311-2W
Mr. G. Elfed Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the difference between the cost per ton of coal imported by the Central Electricity Generating Board and the cost paid by the Central Electricity Generating Board for British coal.

Mr. Ridley

The prices it pays for its fuels, from whatever sources, are a commercial matter for the C.E.G.B.

Mr. G. Elfed Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the total tonnage of coal imported into Great Britain since December, 1970.

Mr. Ridley

Figures are given on page 25 of Table III of the Overseas Trade Statistics for January, 1971.