§ Mr. J. H. Osbornasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry (1) what are the stocks of each of the major grades of smokeless fuel and in total at the present time; and how this position compares with last year;
(2) what is now the annual consumption of each of the major grades of smokeless fuel and in total; and how this compares with annual production and total capacity.
§ Mr. EmeryDomestic solid smokeless fuel production in the United Kingdom totalled 0.63 million tons during July and August 1973, 25 per cent. below the figure for July and August 1972. Production in Yorkshire was 0.16 million 209W tons, 47 per cent. below the 1972 figures. Forecast United Kingdom disposals are not expected to exceed forecast United Kingdom production.