Anthracite (Hansard, 23 July 1984)

HC Deb 23 July 1984 vol 64 c473W 473W

§ Mr. Skeet
asked the Secretary of State for Energy what percentage of anthracite used in the United Kingdom market is drawn from Wales; and what percentage is imported.

§ Mr. Giles Shaw
In 1983–84, anthracite disposals to the United Kingdom market were as follows:

Thousand tonnes Percentage share

From Welsh sources^* 1,735 69.8

Imports 752 30.2

Total 2,487 100.0

^* NCB inland disposals of anthracite, including those to miners and for use in collieries.

	Thousand tonnes	Percentage share
From Welsh sources^*	1,735	69.8
Imports	752	30.2
Total	2,487	100.0
^* NCB inland disposals of anthracite, including those to miners and for use in collieries.