§ Mr. Harperasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (I) what is the total tonnage and value of imported coal from South Africa since the lifting of the ban on 12th November, 1970, to the latest available date;
(2) what is the total tonnage and value of imported coal from the United States of America since the lifting of the ban on 12th November, 1970, to the latest available date.
§ Mr. RidleyFor the period December, 1970, the month in which restrictions were removed, to September, 1971 inclusive, the information is as follows:
Tons £ thousand South Africa* 517 18 United States of America 1,267,495 11,841 * The figures for South Africa are lower than those given in answer to a Question on 10th May, 1971, as they take account of corrections reported by importers to H.M. Customs.—[Vol. 817, c. 20.]
§ Mr. George Grantasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what are the total tonnages of coal stocks in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. RidleyThe Department issues a weekly statistical statement giving this information which is available in the Library of the House.