HC Deb 23 November 1973 vol 864 c557W
Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what changes have taken place in stocks of coal held by the National Coal Board and at power stations since the figures he reported at 13th October last.

Mr. Emery

Power station coal stocks were 19.1 million tons on 10th November 1973. Because of labour disputes there is no firm information on National Coal Board stocks after 20th October 1973 when they stood at 13.3 million tons. However, the NCB estimated its stocks on 3rd November 1973 at 13 million tons.