§ Mr. Kinnockasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the average weekly value and volume of coal currently imported to the United Kingdom; and what are the figures for the last 10 years.
§ Mr. Ridley:Following is the information:
Weekly averages Tons £ thousands 1961* 767 6.1 1962* 421 3.5 1963 21 0.2 1964 7 0.1 1965 49 0.4 1966 570 4.9 1967 130 1.2 1968 37 0.4 1969 39 0.4 1970 1,497 17.5 January-September, 1971 83,916 786.5 *Figures include lignite.