§ Dr. David Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Energy how many tonnes of coal have been imported into Great Britain in each of the last 10 years; and what is his projection for the next two years.
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§ Mr. John MooreCoal imports to the United Kingdom over the last 10 years were as follows:
thousand tonnes 1969 2 1970 79 1971 4,230 1972 4,996 1973 1,668 1974 3,541 1975 5,083 1976 2,837 1977 2,439 1978 2,352 In the first eight months of 1979 imports totalled 2,154 thousand tonnes. The major importers have not yet finalised their plans for the next two years but imports are likely to be somewhat higher than in the last year or two.
§ Mr. Norman Hoggasked the Secretary of State for Energy what are the estimated levels of coal production in Scotland for each year up to the year 2000.
§ Mr. John MooreThis is a matter for the National Coal Board and I have asked the chairman to write to the hon. Member.