§ 22. Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for Energy what has been the increase in the total output of the coal industry in the most recent 12-month period for which figures are available.
§ Mr. John MooreI am glad to say that the NCB's output in 1979–80 was 3.4 mt—or about 2.8 per cent.—higher than in 1978–79. 1979–80 was the first year for several years in which output increased over the previous year and the 25W Government congratulate all those involved.