HC Deb 15 November 1972 vol 846 cc151-2W
Mr. Dormand

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what is the number of tons of coal imported into Great Britain in 1972 to the latest available date; and what was the average cost per ton.

Mr. Emery

Figures of imports for January to September, 1972, the latest

Sir G. Howe

Nine companies engaged in pyramid selling have been or are being investigated under the powers provided by Section 109 of the Companies Act, 1967. I am considering urgently what other action may be necessary to deal with this method of marketing.