HC Deb 31 July 1978 vol 955 c109W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Energy how much coal was exported to the EEC at the time of the referendum 1975; and what is the total amount at the last date.

Mr. Eadie

In 1975 our coal exports to the European Community were 1.673 million tonnes and for the 12 months to end May 1978 they were 1.809 million tonnes.