§ 36. Mr. Alexander Wilsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many tons of coking coal in Scotland it has been estimated will qualify for subsidy under the terms of the Coal Bill.
§ Mr. Tom BoardmanJust under 1½ million tons of coking coal were supplied for blast furnace coke manufacture from Scottish pits last year, but it is too early to say how much will qualify for subsidy in future years.