HC Deb 03 June 1980 vol 985 cc674-5W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Energy what tonnage and percentage of anthracite is derived from pits in Wales and from countries abroad; and if he will give in the latter instance the tonnage of each overseas supplier.

Mr. John Moore

In 1979–80 sales into the United Kingdom domestic market of Welsh anthracite and dry steam coals were 1.4 million tonnes representing 83 per cent. of the total, and of imported anthracite 028 million tonnes (17 per cent.). In the case of imports, the countries of origin and tonnages were:

('000 tonnes)
Morocco 45
South Africa 44
USSR 65
West Germany 42
USA 69
Belgium/Luxembourg 14
Netherlands 1

(Source: Customs and Excise)

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