§ Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for Energy in what year the planned production of coal was last at, or around, the figure of 97.4 million tons.
§ Mr. Giles ShawThe figure of 97.4 million tons is the aggregate budget set by the NCB for deepmined output from its 12 areas. This does not take into account output from opencast sites, licensed mines, etc. Figures for planned production of coal have not been announced regularly in the past.